West Wendover, NV

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West Wendover, Nevada

West Wendover, Nevada, in Elko county, is 108 miles W of West Valley City, Utah (center to center) and 320 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is home to some 4,721 residents.

The People and Families of West Wendover

In West Wendover, about 55% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that West Wendover tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of West Wendover are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Wendover had a median family income of $34,297.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in West Wendover. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

West Wendover Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in West Wendover was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in West Wendover, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In West Wendover, 85% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of West Wendover, NV

Comparing West Wendover 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Category	Value
Near Medium City	108 miles W of West Valley City, Utah (center to center)
Nearest Large City	320 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada
County	Elko
P.O. Box Zip Codes	89883
Phone Area Codes	775
Time Zone	Pacific (-8 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	40.739
Longitude	-114.072

Station	WENDOVER
Distance	2.6 miles
Jan Temp	19 to 35 F
Apr Temp	40 to 61 F
Jul Temp	66 to 91 F
Oct Temp	40 to 62 F
Annual Precip	4.7 inches

Station	OASIS
Distance	29 miles
Jan Temp	8 to 34 F
Apr Temp	27 to 55 F
Jul Temp	49 to 86 F
Oct Temp	27 to 61 F
Annual Precip	8.1 inches

Station	KNOLLS 10 NE
Distance	46 miles
Jan Temp	14 to 35 F
Apr Temp	35 to 62 F
Jul Temp	61 to 92 F
Oct Temp	34 to 64 F
Annual Precip	7.9 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	4,721	100%
Male	2,472	52.4%
Female	2,249	47.6%
Under 18	1,840	39%
18+	2,881	61%
65+	97	2.1%
Median Age	23.9
Average Family Size	3.97
White	3,350	71%
African-American	32	0.7%
Asian	28	0.6%
American Indian & Alaskan	107	2.3%
Other	1,074	22.7%
Mixed Race	128	2.7%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	2,684	56.9%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	4,966
Growth	245
Growth %	5.2%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	64.4%
English	8.5%
German	7.3%
Irish	5.9%
US/American	3.5%
Swedish	1.9%
French (except Basque)	1.3%
Welsh	1.3%
Scotch-Irish	1.2%
Italian	0.8%
Scottish	0.6%
Danish	0.6%
Norwegian	0.5%
Scandinavian	0.3%
Polish	0.3%
Greek	0.3%
European	0.2%
British	0.2%

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