Wells, NV
Living in Wells
Bikeability72
Walkability77
Commute97
Public Transit53
Affordability96
Public Safety61
Airports13
Hospitals48
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation-419 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Native American14%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income-$917 (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector68%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office29%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation3%
Walked8%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$8.1k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$572Median Monthly Rent+$78 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K10%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
LP gas10%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas3%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wells
United States45
Nevada56
Elko County47
Property Crime in Wells
United States48
Nevada53
Elko County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wells, NV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wells, NV
Clover Trinity Lutheran School
98 miles, N
Hilltop Sda School
103 miles, N
St Edwards Catholic School
103 miles, N
Lighthouse Christian School
103 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Wells, NV
Neumont College of Computer Science
162 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Utah
162 miles, E
Stevens-Henager College
162 miles, E
Western Governors University
164 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells, NV
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
45 miles, SW
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
105 miles, N
Battle Mountain General Hospital
109 miles, W
St Luke's Jerome
114 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wells, NV
Elko Regional Airport
48 miles, SW
Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport
98 miles, N
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
153 miles, E
Salt Lake City International Airport
157 miles, E