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Wells, NV

Elko CountyElev. 1,716 m
Population
1,184
Median home
$213,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Wells

Wells is a city in Nevada with about 1,184 residents. Wells sits in Elko County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $75,962. Homes carry a median value of $213,500, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.5%). Around 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,184
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$75,962
Per-capita income
$26,343
Poverty rate
30.2%
High-school grad or higher
70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg. commute
24.6 min
Work from home
6.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.5%
Hispanic or Latino29.7%
Black3.4%
Workforce by occupation
Service35.6%
Management, business, science & arts21.8%
Sales & office16.1%
Production, transportation & material moving15.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$213,500
Median gross rent
$977/mo
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Median year built
1983
Households
344
Avg. household size
3.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Wells has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading50%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Wells High SchoolHighGrades 912
Wells Jr High SchoolMiddleGrades 78
Ruby Valley Elementary SchoolElementary
Wells Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Wells vs Nevada and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wells.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Elko County
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wells is in Elko County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wells sits in Elko County. Elevation ~1,716 m.

Map of Wells
Wells, NV
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Mae Caine
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Nearby cities
Elko (47 mi)West Wendover (52 mi)Carlin (66 mi)Ely (128 mi)Winnemucca (145 mi)Lovelock (196 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wells, NV (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wells, Nevada.

Diangelo Penniman, 50
Wells · Elko County · 89835
AKA Penniman Dianglo, Diangelo Hawley

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wells — frequently asked

What is the population of Wells, Nevada?
Wells has a population of about 1,184, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wells?
The median home value in Wells is $213,500, and the median gross rent is $977/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Wells face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Elko County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including wildfire, winter weather, avalanche.
How many schools are in Wells?
Wells has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wells?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Wells. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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