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Elko County, Nevada: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Elko County was 3.3 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 21% lower than the statewide rate (4.2). Households here have a median income of $86,487 and the unemployment rate was 2.8% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 54,047 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Elko County?
From 2021 through 2025, Elko County averaged 186 reported violent crimes a year, along with 690 property crimes. That is 3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 21% lower than the Nevada rate (4.2), and close to the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 12.5 per 1,000 residents, compared with 22.7 across Nevada. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (69%). CDC death records show about 3 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Elko County | Per 1,000 | Nevada per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 186 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 41 | 0.73 | 0.56 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.23 | 0.71 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 128 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 690 | 12.5 | 22.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 132 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 443 | 7.9 | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 115 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (6 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Elko County?
Half of households in Elko County make more than $86,487 and half make less; across Nevada the midpoint is $78,260. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $301,400, and the median rent is $1,164 a month. 9.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.7%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 785 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Elko County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,047 | 3,184,612 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $86,487 | $78,260 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $301,400 | $435,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,164 | $1,597 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 27.9% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.4% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% | 92.0% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 9.0% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Elko County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Elko County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Elko County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Elko County has 14 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 4 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 10 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Maggie Creek Dam (121 ft) and Wild Horse (110 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
10 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 82,170,476 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Elko County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 1 day in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 16 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 18 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Elko County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Elko County (2 active that day). Listed roads include US-93, I-80 and SR-225. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Elko County?
Elko County has 36 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (2023-24) in federal school lists. 1 nursing home is certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 27 fire or EMS stations and 7 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: South Fork State Recreation Area and Wild Horse Reservoir State Recreation Area.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Elko County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Elko County: Duck Valley Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Elko Colony, South Fork Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Wells Colony.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Elko County
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Elko County, plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Arms R Us LLC (Spring Creek), Bf Guns & Gear (Elko), C-A-L Ranch Stores/Cal Ranch (Elko), Nevada Reds (Elko), Sierra Jewelry & Loan Of Nevada (Elko) and Walmart #2402 (Elko).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map in Elko County: Lee's Liquors (West Wendover), State Line Liquor (Jackpot) and Wendover Liquor and Smokes (West Wendover). Nevada has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Elko County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Elko County?
Elko County averaged 186 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.3 per 1,000 residents, 21% lower than the Nevada rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 12.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Elko County?
$86,487 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $78,260 for Nevada and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Elko County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 785 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Elko County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Elko County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Elko County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Elko County (2 active that day). Listed roads include US-93, I-80 and SR-225. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Elko County?
1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Elko County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder County, UT | 61,246 | 1.2 | $84,550 |
| Cassia County, ID | 25,483 | 1.2 | $70,830 |
| Eureka County | 1,585 | 6.4 | $70,473 |
| Humboldt County | 17,289 | 4.2 | $81,073 |
| Lander County | 5,770 | 4.5 | $89,014 |
| Owyhee County, ID | 12,503 | 3.3 | $64,406 |
| Tooele County, UT | 79,347 | 3.1 | $106,587 |
| Twin Falls County, ID | 93,734 | 3.2 | $67,409 |
| White Pine County | 8,735 | 3.3 | $72,865 |
More: Nevada statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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