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Elko is a growing, progressive small City ready for the 21st century. Whether you are a visitor or a new resident, our friendly citizens stand ready to greet you and make you feel at home. Our quality of life offers safe neighborhoods, little or no commute, great schools, cultural events, recreational opportunities and an unhurried life style, all in a scenic setting. Come to Elko and see what our community can offer you.
Business Information
Housing Statistics
Demographics
Social Environment
  • Retail Services
  • Taxes
  • Costs
  • Occupancy
  • Tenure
  • Average Family Income
  • Climate
  • Elevation and Location
  • Population
  • Churches
  • Newspapers
  • Radio
Business Information:
 
Retail Services:
  • 8 Shopping Centers/Mini Malls
  • 5 Casinos
  • 7 Supermarkets/Grocery Stores
  • 36 Hotel/Motels
  • 48 Restaurants/Fast Food
  • 15 Real Estate Firms
  • 11 Financial Institutions
Taxes:
  • Sales Tax: 6.5% Sales Tax (on al tangible personal property.)
  • Use Tax: 6.5%(On all purchased tangible personal property bought out of state for use in Nevada)
  • Use Tax: 6.5%(On all purchased tangible personal property bought out of state for use in Nevada)
  • Property Tax: $3.1065 per $100 assessed value in Elko.
  • Assessed Valuation: 35% of the estimated market value of property.
  
Demographics:

Population

  • Total Population: 16,708
  • Median Age: 31.6
  • Average Family Size: 3.24

Elevation & Location:

  • Elko Elevation: 5,060 feet
  • Elko Area: 15 square miles
  • County Elevation: 5,000-11,000 feet
Average Family Income:
  • $60,200.00 as of 3/29/01
Climate:
Temperatures
High
Low
Avg
Annual
62.4
31.1
46.8
January
36.7
13.4
25.1
February
43.0
19.9
31.5
March
50.2
25.0
37.6
April
59.1
29.5
44.3
May
69.4
36.8
53.1
June
80.2
44.6
62.4
July
91.0
50.3
70.7
August
88.6
48.6
68.7
September
78.3
38.9
58.7
October
65.9
29.6
47.7
November
49.1
22.5
58.7
December
37.4
14.0
25.7
  • Precipitation:
    Average 9.93" yearly. Majority from snow.
  • Growing Season:
    Approx. 90 days. First Frost: September 1, Last Frost: June 7
  • Soil Texture & Chemistry:
    Fine, large amounts of clay and small amounts of organic matter. There are high pH and sodium levels.
Housing Statistics:
Costs:
  • Average during 2nd Quarter 2001: $138,000
  • Prices Range from a high $399,000 to a low $19,900
 Occupancy:
  • Total housing units: 6,948
  • Occupied: 6,200
  • Home owner vacancy rate: 2.5%
  • Rental vacancy rate: 16.3%
 Tenure:
  • Owner Occupied Housing Units: 3,880
  • Renter Occupied Housing Units: 2,320
  
Social Environment:
Churches:
  • 31 Churches (Elko)
  • 4 Churches (Spring Creek)
 Newspaper:
  • Elko Daily Free Press (Daily except Sundays)
    (775) 738-3118
  • Mail Box News/Elko Independent Weekly
    (775) 753-8200
 Radio:
  • Elko Broadcasting Co.
  • 1240 AM, KELK- Light Rock, Contemporary adult
  • 93.7 FM, KLKO- Classic Rock
  • KRJC- Holiday Broadcasting
  • 95.3 FM, KRJC- Country

 
 

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