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Spring Creek, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
14,967
Population
279/sq mi density
$104,381
Median Income
$42,959 per capita
$318,200
Home Value
$391,948 Zillow
$1,391
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
336
Violent Crime/100K
3,873 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$104,381 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$318,200 home value, $1,391/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,448 ft (1,661 m) |
| Area | 58.8 sq mi (152.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7441°N, 115.5980°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Elko County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Spring Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.5").