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Wells, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,184
Population
172/sq mi density
$75,962
Median Income
$26,343 per capita
$213,500
Home Value
$212,076 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
336
Violent Crime/100K
3,873 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,962 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,632 ft (1,717 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1132°N, 114.9535°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Elko County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 48 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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.6").