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Elko, NV
Nevada · Elko County
Elko is a small city in Nevada with a population of 20,624. Residents earn $75,630 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
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
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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 (12% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
18
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Elko, NV
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Elko, NV.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| California Trail - Greenhorn Cutoff | Marker can be reached from Interstate 80 at milepost 292, on the right when traveling west. |
| Elko | Marker is on Idaho Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Elko Airport | Terminus of the First Commercial Air Mail Route. Marker is on Murray Way. |
| West End of Hastings Cutoff | Marker can be reached from Interstate 80 at milepost 292, on the right when traveling east. |
| Oil From Shale | Marker is on West Idaho Street (Nevada Route 535) near Hot Springs Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Ruby Valley Pony Express Station | Marker is on Idaho Street, on the right when traveling west. |