Ely, NV

Ely, Nevada

Ely, Nevada, in White Pine county, is 182 miles SW of West Jordan, Utah (center to center) and 213 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city contains a population of approximately 4,041.

The People and Families of Ely

In Ely, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Ely, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ely had a median family income of $42,168.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Ely favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $800. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Ely Housing

Ely has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Nevada. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Ely the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Ely, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Ely can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Ely strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Ely, NV

Comparing Ely to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Ely Almanac

Ely Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ely Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ely, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Ely Public Libraries

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Ely Hospitals

Ely Outpatient Clinic/William B. Ririe Hospital
(VA)
6 Steptoe Circle
775-289-3612

Ely High Schools (2004)

WHITE PINE HS
844 AULTMAN STREET
775-289-4811
Serves 389 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

STEPTOE VALLEY HS
700 AULTMAN STREET
775-289-2999
A Non-traditional School
Serves 21 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

STEPTOE VALLEY ADULT ED
700 AULTMAN STREET
775-738-7182
A Non-traditional School

Ely Colleges

(List of All Nevada Colleges)

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