At a Glance
Median Income
$41,023
$17,849 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
Zillow: $144,959
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
59.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.9%
17.6% smoking rate
How Elko Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elko's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elko a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elko residents earn a median household income of $41,023 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,849. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elko is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,959. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
7.8% of adults in Elko hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
59.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elko has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,023
Per Capita$17,849
Unemployment
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$144,959
Housing Units87
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death17,191/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation336 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+59.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute36 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Elko was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.