Jackpot, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,429 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,560 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$268 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$562 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
28.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 24
Feb 1 10 27
Mar 1 5 35
Apr 1 3 42
May 1 1 50
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 65
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 1 13 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Jackpot High School
<1 miles, NW · 3.2star
Jackpot Junior High School
<1 miles, NW · 2.8star
Jackpot Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 1.9star
Hollister Elementary School
26 miles, NE · 3.2star

Colleges

College of Southern Idaho
43 miles, NE · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Luke's Jerome
52 miles, NE
Cassia Regional Hospital
59 miles, E · 3.2star
North Canyon Medical Center
65 miles, N · 5star

Airports

Elko Regional Airport
99 miles, SW · 1star
Friedman Memorial Airport
107 miles, NE · 1star
Pocatello Regional Airport
124 miles, E · 1star