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Crime in Elko summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elko. Key points include:
There were 383 total crimes in Elko in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elko is 1,836.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elko is 397.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elko is 1,438.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elko is -13.37% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elko Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elko / 100k People |
Nevada / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 383 | 1,836.0 | 2,599.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 83 | 397.9 | 402.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 9.6 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 19.2 | 63.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 278.0 | 281.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 300 | 1,438.1 | 2,197.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 57 | 273.2 | 364.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 201 | 963.5 | 1,357.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 42 | 201.3 | 475.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elko summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elko. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nevada. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elko is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elko is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elko is $360,730.
The median income in Elko is $79,036.
Elko's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elko Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elko | Nevada | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 101 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elko, NV Weather
The average high in Elko is 62.0° and the average low is 29.7°.
There are 32.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 44.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elko |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 29.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 32.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 44.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elko Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elko
The current population in Elko is 20,696. The population has increased 16.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,696 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 20,624 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 20,513 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 20,391 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 20,396 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 20,304 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 20,247 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 20,225 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 20,078 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 19,709 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 19,308 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 18,888 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 18,438 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 18,087 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 17,784 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elko
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Elko is:
60.0% White with 12,419 White residents.
1.1% African American with 222 African American residents.
3.1% American Indian with 648 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 574 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 65 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 77 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 710 Two Or More residents.
28.9% Hispanic with 5,981 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elko | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 44.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 9.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.9% | 29.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elko
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Elko is 48.6% female with 10,065 female residents.
Elko is 51.4% male with 10,630 male residents.
| Gender | Elko | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elko for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Elko completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Elko completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Elko completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Elko completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Elko completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Elko completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Elko completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elko completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Elko completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elko | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 18.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elko, Nevada
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4.3% of households in Elko earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Elko earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Elko earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Elko earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Elko earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Elko earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Elko earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Elko earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Elko earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Elko earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elko | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
