Elko County

NV · Pop. 59,893 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Elko County is a suburban county in NV with a population of approximately 59,893.

$/Acre: $1,499

Property Tax: 0.53%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 37.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax7.57%

Cost of Living Index107.9

Median Household Income$48,594

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,499

Median Home Price$249K

Acres for Sale1490

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall6.2 inches

Avg Summer High101°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,481 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K546

Property Crime /100K644

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate