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.
| Median home price [details] | $187,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $193,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 310 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 20 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $975 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 1 |
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