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Living in Elko

Elko is a city in the United States. Owner occupation was 62.6%, and the vacancy rate was 11.4% in July 2026. Its population was 20,696 in July 2026. There were 49 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 35 schools in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Elko?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Elko.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,267 per month, while the median home value was US$309,100 in July 2026. 34.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month3 published recurring costs, € per month
Elko recurring monthly costs, € per month€282Utilities, 85 m² flat€100Internet, 60 Mbps€35Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Numbeo - Cost of Living in Elko (Wayback Machine capture 20210116161012)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited99.55 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Numbeo - Cost of Living in Elko (Wayback Machine capture 20210116161012)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home282.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Numbeo - Cost of Living in Elko (Wayback Machine capture 20210116161012)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,267/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent34.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct11.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,573 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent1,114 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count196 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,704 people of 21,019 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$79,036 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Elko is 5.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Elko 5.3%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd79,036 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct69.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct7.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct11.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,076 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,697 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate5.25 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Elko. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Elko. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct85.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools35 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents49 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,710 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Elko when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesElko highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Elko highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,836Elkorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,836 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents334.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count75 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute26.55 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct11.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportEKO3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Elko. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Elko.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Elko average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Elko average monthly precipitation, mm0102030403023252731149815192230JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.28 · Feb 6 · Mar 11.72 · Apr 15.33 · May 21.11 · Jun 27.5 · Jul 33.22 · Aug 32.22 · Sep 26.72 · Oct 18.61 · Nov 9.94 · Dec 3.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.89 · Feb -6.39 · Mar -2.89 · Apr -0.278 · May 3.61 · Jun 7.17 · Jul 11.11 · Aug 9.56 · Sep 4.72 · Oct -1.44 · Nov -5.61 · Dec -9.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -2.78 · Feb -0.222 · Mar 4.39 · Apr 7.56 · May 12.33 · Jun 17.33 · Jul 22.17 · Aug 20.89 · Sep 15.72 · Oct 8.56 · Nov 2.17 · Dec -2.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 30.23 · Feb 22.61 · Mar 24.64 · Apr 26.67 · May 30.99 · Jun 14.48 · Jul 9.14 · Aug 8.38 · Sep 14.99 · Oct 18.8 · Nov 22.35 · Dec 30.48 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count0 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm298.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.26 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-4.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
West Pensacola21,019 residentsVilla Rica21,022 residentsLakeside21,032 residentsPowder Springs21,004 residentsAshland20,996 residentsArnold20,994 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Elko residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.9%Foreign residents 8.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.31 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,704 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population5,843 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density454.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population21,019 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population20,889 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Elko a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–65%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–64%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–60%
Foreign residents1,704 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population21,019 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent34.27 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,114 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,573 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,076 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd309,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes62.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour68.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad8.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct5.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct52.46 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct70 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct10.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct17.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202227,463 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202211 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus10,294 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct2.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct88.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Elko?

The median gross salary is 3,697 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Elko?

The unemployment rate is 5.25 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Elko?

Police recorded 1,836 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Elko?

The published population is 21,019 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Elko?

1,704 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Elko a good place to live?

Elko may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Elko, United States: rent, salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/elko/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Elko (Wayback Machine capture 20210116161012) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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