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Elko, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
20,624
Population
1,155/sq mi density
$75,630
Median Income
$39,001 per capita
$285,400
Home Value
$350,513 Zillow
$1,174
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
335
Violent Crime/100K
2,573 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,630 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$285,400 home value, $1,174/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8381°N, 115.7678°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Elko County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0503 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in |
Elko has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.5").