Wells Public RecordsNevada

Wells, in Elko County, NV, features a median home price around $180,000 in 2024, while median rent is approximately $850/month. Homeownership rate is high at about 65%. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes and manufactured houses; neighborhoods are quiet, with larger parcels compared to nearby cities. Property values have risen modestly, about 2–4% yearly, though still below state averages. Property tax rates are low, around 0.7% of assessed value, and there’s no state income tax. The market appeals to both first-time buyers and investors seeking affordable options in northeastern Nevada.

Wells, a small city in Elko County, NV (population ~1,200), lacks a full-service hospital; the nearest hospital is Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, 52 miles away in Elko. Wells Family Health Center provides primary care and limited urgent services. Around 26% of Elko County residents are uninsured, and 17% are on Medicaid. The city’s patient demographics are predominantly White (70%) and Hispanic/Latino (24%). Common health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and substance abuse. Healthcare access is limited by distance, few providers (one clinic, occasional visiting specialists), and transportation barriers. Telehealth is increasingly used to mitigate gaps in care.

Wells, a small city in Elko County, NV, primarily relies on personal vehicles, with over 90% of residents commuting by car and carpooling rates near 15%. According to recent ACS data, the average commute time is about 23 minutes. Public transit is virtually nonexistent, reflecting low population density and rural infrastructure. Most households (over 95%) own at least one vehicle. Major employment hubs include local schools, service industries, and transportation-related employers near I-80 and US-93, the key transportation arteries connecting Wells regionally, supporting both local mobility and freight movement across northeastern Nevada.

Wells, a small city in Elko County, NV, is served by Wells Combined School, catering to pre-K through 12th grade, with about 320 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The school’s GreatSchools rating is 4/10. Bachelor’s degree attainment among adults is approximately 12%, below state and national averages. Higher education and adult education require traveling to Elko (Great Basin College). The school offers limited extracurricular and vocational programs, but focuses on safety and community involvement, maintaining low incident reports. School resources and specialized programs are modest due to the city’s small size.

Wells city, Elko County, NV, had a 2020 population of approximately 1,237 residents. The median age is about 38.5 years. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 50.6% male and 49.4% female. Racially, the population is 74.8% White, 1.9% Native American, 1.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, 13.3% other races, and 7.9% two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.7% of the total.