Climate
Elko is typically warm and mild in the summer and cold during the winter.
Cultural Attractions
Elko is home to the Red Lion Casino and hosts the National Basque Festival each year.
Recreation
The area boasts all the recreational opportunities available to westerners--including hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and fishing.
Historical
The town’s heritage is ethnically diverse--Chinese railroad workers and Scottish and Basque sheepherders were some of its early residents.
Economy
Elko is a ranching and casino town with precious metal mining in the region.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 17,077
- Population under 55:
- 77.0%
- Population over 55:
- 23.0%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Las Vegas
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 90°F July High, 16°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $57,014
- Median home price:
- $192,000
- Average property tax:
- $1,097
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 1
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 1/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 14
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