The Town FilesElko County, Nevada
54,047 people. The median home is worth $301,400 (typical Nevada town: $361,550) and the median household earns $86,487.
Towns in Elko County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | 20,564 | $309,100 | $79,036 | 33.2 |
| Spring Creek | 14,967 | $360,600 | $105,154 | 34.8 |
| West Wendover | 4,512 | $139,700 | $49,013 | 40.4 |
| Carlin | 2,050 | $179,700 | $60,898 | 38.7 |
| Wells | 1,237 | $205,300 | $107,454 | 36.7 |
| Owyhee | 1,027 | $119,300 | $54,000 | 39.0 |
| Jackpot | 855 | $157,900 | — | 33.0 |
| Osino | 668 | $106,300 | $92,756 | 25.0 |
People and housing
| Elko County | Typical Nevada town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,400 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,164 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $86,487 | $78,278 |
| Median age | 35.7 | 44.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 9.8% |
Jobs and pay
22,205 jobs in 2024, average pay $64,165 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,322 storm events in Elko County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Elko County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| July 17, 2017 | Fire | FM-5191: Oil Well Fire |
| March 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4307: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| October 3, 2011 | Fire | FM-2972: Indian Creek Fire |
| July 23, 2007 | Fire | FM-2717: Murphy Fire Complex |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).