The Town FilesJackpot, Nevada
Community in Elko County · population 855 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 89°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 33.0
Jackpot is a community of 855 people in Elko County, Nevada. The median home is worth $157,900, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Nevada towns, hipper than 82% of Nevada towns, better for young professionals than 73% of Nevada towns.
How Jackpot ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackpot is worth $157,900, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Median rent is $725 a month. 35.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackpot | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,900 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $725 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | — | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 35.2% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Jackpot
| People | Jackpot | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 36.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 1.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 7.7 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.9% | 92.1% |
Weather in Jackpot
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 12.1°F. About 11.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 198 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Jackpot since 1950.
Severe weather in Elko County since 1996
Elko County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Elko County
Elko County had 22,205 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,165 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Jackpot itself the ACS puts it at 12.8%.
Public schools in Jackpot
3 public schools with 134 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot Elementary School | K-6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| Jackpot High School | 9-12 | 46 | 5.1 |
| Jackpot Jr High School | 7-8 | 14 | — |
Jackpot questions
Is Jackpot, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackpot scores better for retirees than 30% of Nevada towns and quieter than 34%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Jackpot?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackpot is valued at $157,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackpot?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Jackpot get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Jackpot in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)