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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 5 |
| Number of middle schools | 2 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin College | Elko, NV | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | N/A |
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