← Map/Nevada/Counties/Elko

Elko
Nevada

54K

Population

$88K

Median Income

$371K

Median Home

R+51

Politics

Economy

Median Household Income$88K
This county
national avg ~$75K
Poverty Rate8.9%
This county
national avg ~11.5%
Unemployment Rate3.2%
This county
national avg ~3.8%
GDP per Capita$65,300
Federal Spending per Capita$1,763
Median Individual Earnings$51K
This county
national avg $45K
Professional/Management Workers30.5%
Average Adjusted Gross Income$83K
Avg Credit Score687
Work From Home %4.6%
This county
national avg 17.0%
Population Under 1826.4%
This county
national avg 22.0%
Single-Person Households26.4%
This county
national avg 28.0%
Banks & Finance Firms30
Income (20th Percentile)$37K
Income (80th Percentile)$147K
Income (95th Percentile)$221K
Bachelor's Degree or Higher17.0%
This county
national avg 35.0%
Less Than High School11.1%
This county
national avg 11.0%
Knowledge Economy GDP %9.2%
Dependency Ratio1.08
Medicare Spending / Person$1,674
SS Benefits / Person$2,446
Education Wage Premium1.59x
Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$64K
Median Earnings (Graduate)$78K
Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$49K
Public Assistance Recipients1.3%
Average Annual Wage$64K
Professional Services Concentration0.46x national
This county
1.0 = national average share

Housing

Median Home Value$368K
This county
$415K state avg
$303K national
Median Sale Price$376K
This county
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$1661/mo
This county
$1550/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate0.53%
This county
0.53% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $1,456

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,530/mo
Home Price Change (1 yr)+0.8%
Home Value to Income Ratio2.7x income
Severely Cost-Burdened Households8.1%
Homeownership Rate68.4%
This county
national avg ~65%

Market Activity

Sale-to-List RatioBuyers market — homes selling below list
97.9%
Listings with Price CutsLow — market moving fast
10.8%
Sold Above List Price
19.1%
Median Days to Close
37 days
Active Listings
156
New Listings / Month
53

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Days on Market (Redfin)Average pace
42 days
Months of Supply (Redfin)Low inventory — sellers market
2.2 mo
Sold Above List (Redfin)
35.8%

Sale-to-List Cross-Reference

Zillow 97.9%  ·  Redfin 99.9%

Source: Redfin · Updated monthly

Health

Life Expectancy76.6 yrs
This county
national avg ~78.5 years
Hospital Rating3.0 / 5
This county
national avg 3.0 stars
Food Insecurity9.1%
This county
national avg ~11%
Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
This county
higher = better access
Primary Care Shortage Score18
This county
national avg 5
Mental Health Shortage Score17
Dental Care Shortage Score16
Healthcare Shortage Score17.0
Healthcare Offices98
Obesity Rate (BRFSS)37.6%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Smoking Rate (BRFSS)16.9%
This county
national avg 14.0%
Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)21.7%
This county
national avg 18.0%
Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)25.6%
This county
national avg 24.0%
High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)30.8%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Active Physicians49
Nursing Home Rating2.0 / 5
This county
national avg ~3 stars
ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients542 / 1,000
Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$9,110
Uninsured (under 65)12.8%
This county
national avg ~10%
Adults with Depression21.6%

Education

Math Test Scores2.68 grade level
Reading Test Scores2.87 grade level
HS Diploma Holders9,534
Bachelor's Degree Holders3,665
HS Completion Rate88.9%
This county
national avg ~85%
Private Schools7

Safety

Violent Crime Rate4.4 / 1,000
This county
national avg ~4.0
Firearm Fatality Rate33.6 / 100K
This county
national avg ~13.6/100K
Homicide Rate6.0 / 100K
This county
national avg ~7.5/100K
Drug Overdose Rate14.4 / 100K
This county
national avg ~21/100K
Traffic Fatalities5
Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)62th pct
Drug Overdose Deaths (2024)35.0 / 100K
Suicide Rate36.9 / 100K
This county
national avg ~14/100K

Climate & Air Quality

Natural Amenity Scale2.0
January Sunshine-0.05
January Temperature-0.80
Average Temp48°F
Avg High Temp62°F
Avg Low Temp34°F
Median AQIAQI 31
Good Air Days318 days/yr
Unhealthy Air Days0 days/yr
Annual Precipitation12.2 in/yr
Avg Storm Events12.0 storms/yr
Avg Annual Storm Damage$171K
Ozone Days178 days/yr
This county
national avg 50 days/yr
Drought Index (2022)-0.91
Heating Degree Days6,657 HDD/yr
This county
national avg ~4,500 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days355 CDD/yr
This county
national avg ~1,200 CDD/yr
Heating Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)7,741 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)239 CDD/yr
Avg Tornadoes / Year1.0
Avg Flood Events / Year2.4
Avg Hail Events / Year0.6
Avg Hurricane Events / Year0.00
Avg Wildfire Events / Year1.0
Avg Winter Storms / Year0.0
Avg Heat Events / Year0.0
Natural Hazard Risk (FEMA)93 / 100
Community Resilience (FEMA)10 / 100
Federal Disaster Declarations19 since 1953
Fine Particulate Pollution (PM2.5)6.2 µg/m³
This county
EPA standard 9 µg/m³

Outdoor & Recreation

Historic Places (NRHP)6 properties
FAA-Registered Airports17 total
Airports (excl. heliports)13 airports

Brewery Scene

Total Breweries1 breweries
Microbreweries0 microbreweries
Brewpubs0 brewpubs

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed338 Mbps
This county
national avg ~120 Mbps
Upload Speed257 Mbps
Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)345 Mbps
Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)362 Mbps
Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)38 Mbps
Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)45 ms
Households with 100Mbps+82.4%
This county
national avg 75.0%
Cellular-Only Internet18.1%
This county
national avg 8.0%
Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)201 Mbps

EV Infrastructure

EV Charging Stations13 stations
DC Fast Chargers52 chargers
Level 2 EV Chargers15

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers1,190 workers
Public Transit Commuters2,493 workers
Walk to Work828 workers
Extreme Commutes (90+ min)2,279 workers
Bike Commuters0.1%
Walk to Work3.2%

Agriculture

Farms437 farms
Farmland1,644,308 acres

Families & Childcare

Childcare Cost Burden24.0%
This county
national median ~27% of household income
Childcare Centers2.9 per 10K residents
Childcare Facilities10

Civic & Community

Voter Turnout60.4%
This county
national avg ~55%
Volunteering Rate1.0%
Income Inequality (Gini)4.004
Nonprofit Organizations266
Veterans Share7.3%
This county
national avg 7.0%
Married Adults54.5%
Never-Married Adults29.5%
Divorced Adults11.9%
Religious Organizations18
Asian Population1.3%
Native American Population5.0%
Membership Associations5.0 per 10K residents

Lifestyle & Services

Full-Service Restaurants0.55 per 1K residents
Colleges & Universities1
Nursing & Care Facilities3
Grocery Stores19
Hotels & Lodging54
Recreation Businesses26
Professional Services Firms100
Veterinary Practices9
Real Estate Firms44
Museums3
Debt Burden
Avg Mortgage Balance$89K
Avg Student Loan Balance$8K
Avg Credit Card Balance$5K
Loan Delinquency Rate41.4%
This county
national avg 4.0%

Innovation

Inventor Rate0.08%

Politics

R+51

2024 Presidential · Nevada was R+3 statewide

vs Nevada State

Income tax
NoneSame (state law)
Property tax
0.53%0.53% state avg
Politics
R+51R+3
COL Index
County data101 (state)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

+253

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.74x avg income)

Economic Mobility

46%

chance a low-income child reaches the middle class

Source: Opportunity Insights

Real Estate

Find Homes in Elko County

Median home value: $371K

View on Zillow →View on Realtor.com →

Opens in a new tab

Local News — Elko

Elko Daily Free Press · 17 hours ago

How Nevada firefighters collaborate to respond to fires in Elko County

ELKO — For the “First Tuesday” first responder community event on Sept. 1, firefighters and emergenc

KOLO | 8 News Now · 6 days ago

Crews battling 4 fires in Elko County

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - Fire crews with BLM Nevada are battling four wildfires in Elko County. Fi

Bureau of Land Management (.gov) · Jun 12, 2026

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin in northeast Nevada

Nevada. Elko DO. Media Contact. DOI Communications - BLM Nevada State Office. BLM_NV_NVSO_Web_Mail@b

MaxPreps · 5 days ago

Videos - Elko Indians (Elko, NV) Football

Watch the latest highlight videos for the Elko Varsity Football team.

KSNV · 1 week ago

Southern Nevada crews deploy to Elko County communities battling wildfires

Las Vegas valley firefighters are deploying to help fight wildfires in northeastern Nevada.

KUTV · 3 weeks ago

Nevada man arrested for attempted murder, accused of hitting woman with hammer repeatedly

ELKO, Nevada (KUTV) — A man was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly hit a woman with a

Explore Other Nevada Counties

Churchill County, NevadaClark County, NevadaDouglas County, NevadaEsmeralda County, NevadaEureka County, NevadaHumboldt County, NevadaLander County, NevadaLyon County, NevadaMineral County, NevadaStorey County, NevadaWashoe County, NevadaCarson City, NevadaAll Nevada counties →

Full Nevada profile

Taxes, cost of living, crime, schools, gun laws and more.

View Nevada

Data: Census ACS, BLS, Zillow, USDA Natural Amenities, OpenElections 2024, CMS, NCES. Vintage 2022–2025. News via Google News.

Your Priorities

Adjust and every page updates live

Quick Profiles

Dial in your priorities

Annual Income

$150K

Affects effective income tax rate

$0$500K$5M+

Retirement Savings

$0

Affects pension and SS tax burden

None$500K$10M+

Social Security

None

Annual Social Security benefit

None$150K/yr

My Property Is Worth

$400K

Affects property tax burden

Tax burden ↓$1M$50M+

Home Buying Budget

$400K

Compared to state median home price

Hard to find$250K$5M+

Monthly Rent Budget

Don't care

Compared to state median 2BR rent

Don't care$10K/mo

Job Market

Don't care

State unemployment and job growth

Don't careHot market

Airport Access

Don't care

Direct flight destinations from state hubs

Don't careMust have hub

City vs Country

Mid-size city

% urban population

Deep countryBig city

Sunshine

Don't care

Annual sunny days per state

Don't careMax sunshine

Food Scene

Don't care

Restaurants per 100K residents

Don't careWorld-class

Political Preference

Neutral

State's political lean

LiberalConservative

Gun Laws

Neutral

State gun law grade (Giffords)

Gun Control2A Freedom

Abortion Access

Neutral

State abortion access policy

Pro-ChoiceNeutralPro-Life

Community

None

Congregations per 100K residents

AvoidDon't careSeek

Sports & Entertainment

Don't care

Pro sports teams and major venues

Don't careMust have pro teams

Cannabis Laws

Neutral

State cannabis legality

Prefer LegalNeutralPrefer Prohibition

Retiree Community

Neutral

% population 65+ (Census)

Young areaRetirement-heavy

Dating Market

Neutral

% adults never-married (Census)

Singles sceneFamily community

Safety / Low Crime

Don't care

Violent crime rate per 100K (FBI)

Don't careVery safe

School Quality

Don't care

K-12 rank (Education Week)

Don't careTop-ranked

Healthcare Access

Don't care

Healthcare system rank (Commonwealth Fund)

Don't careTop-ranked

Childcare Affordability

Don't care

Cost of living proxy for childcare affordability

Don't careMust be affordable