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Wells, NV


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Wells, Nevada

Wells, Nevada, in Elko county, is 155 miles W of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 341 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 1,346.

The People and Families of Wells

In Wells, about 58% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Wells is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wells had a median family income of $41,827.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wells Housing

About 67% of housing units in Wells are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Nevada.

Commuting

In Wells, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Wells are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWells Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wells Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Wells Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wells, NV

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men84
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population47
Senior Citizens25
Female Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals73
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents48
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