Elko, NV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,014 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Elko is typically warm and mild in the summer and cold during the winter.
Cultural Attractions
Elko is home to the Red Lion Casino and hosts the National Basque Festival each year.
Recreation
The area boasts all the recreational opportunities available to westerners--including hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and fishing.
Historical
The town’s heritage is ethnically diverse--Chinese railroad workers and Scottish and Basque sheepherders were some of its early residents.
Economy
Elko is a ranching and casino town with precious metal mining in the region.
| Air quality [details] | 105 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 100.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 82 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 1 / 1 / 1 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| No data available. | ||
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Manor Of Elko | Elko, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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