Ely, Nevada

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Population in 2022: 3,962 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.0%
 
Males: 1,965  (49.6%)
Females: 1,997  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
Nevada median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 89301.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,815 (it was $36,408 in 2000)
Ely:

$77,815
NV:

$72,333

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,485 (it was $17,013 in 2000)

Ely city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $216,187 (it was $67,400 in 2000)
Ely:

$216,187
NV:

$434,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $238,575; detached houses: $240,652; mobile homes: $263,319; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $26,218

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,038.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ely: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.5%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.0% for Black residents, 2.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.4% for American Indian residents, 14.1% for other race residents, 1.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ely, NV (2022)
    • 2,87070.9%White alone
    • 86921.5%Hispanic
    • 681.7%American Indian alone
    • 651.6%Black alone
    • 391.0%Asian alone
    • 100.2%Two or more races

Races in Ely detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nevada and other state lists, there were 37 registered sex offenders living in Ely, Nevada as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ely is 117 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (13.1%), German (12.5%), English (11.5%), Italian (5.9%), Irish (4.6%), Basque (3.8%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 6427 feet

Land area: 7.13 square miles.

Population density: 556 people per square mile   (low).

Ely, Nevada map

74 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Nevada:

19.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,303 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $791 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: West Jordan, UT (180.1 miles , pop. 68,336).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (212.4 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (406.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Ruth, NV (3.2 miles ),
McGill, NV (3.4 miles ),
Lund, NV (5.0 miles ),
Preston, NV (5.0 miles),
Baker, NV (6.1 miles ),
Cherry Creek, NV (6.9 miles),
Duckwater, NV (7.9 miles ),
Garrison-Sevier Lake, UT (8.3 miles)

Latitude: 39.25 N, Longitude: 114.88 W

Area code: 775

Distribution of median household income in Ely, NV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ely, NV in 2022
Ely satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $243,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $224,400
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $141,300
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $215,900
  • 2006: 21 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $210,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Ely, NV residents
Average permit cost in Ely, NV
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Nevada:

5.0%
Most common industries in Ely, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (19.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.7%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (22.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.9%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (2.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (15.8%)
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Ely, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
  • Top executives (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.6%)
  • Top executives (3.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.8%)

Average climate in Ely, Nevada

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Ely, Nevada environmental map by EPA

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Earthquake activity:

Ely-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nevada state average. It is 4277% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 163.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 180.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 167.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 371.7 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 8/24/1954 at 05:51:30, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 UK, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 183.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 362.4 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in White Pine County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ely topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ely:

  • WILLIAM BEE RIRIE HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, 1500 AVENUE H)
  • WHITE PINE CARE CENTER (1500 AVENUE G)

Airports located in Ely:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ely:

  • Southern Utah University (about 147 miles; Cedar City, UT; Full-time enrollment: 6,522)
  • Dixie State University (about 165 miles; Saint George, UT; FT enrollment: 6,485)
  • Snow College (about 177 miles; Ephraim, UT; FT enrollment: 3,224)
  • Utah Valley University (about 183 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Salt Lake Community College (about 184 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,797)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 185 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 186 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)

Public high schools in Ely:

  • WHITE PINE HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1800 BOBCAT DRIVE, Grades: 9-12)
  • STEPTOE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 700 AULTMAN STREET, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Ely:

See full list of schools located in Ely

Library in Ely:

  • WHITE PINE COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $277,033; Location: 950 CAMPTON STREET; 36,589 books; 742 audio materials; 1,119 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 76 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • There is also a local branch campus of Great Basin Collage of Elko and is an accreditted member institution of nevada system for higher education. population of approx. 3400. the website is www.gbcnv.edu

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ely: Georgetown Ranch (A), Ely Junction (B), Ely Volunteer Fire Department (C), White Pine County Offices (D), White Pine County Courthouse (E), White Pine County Library (F), Ely City Hall (G), Bristlecone Convention Center (H), White Pine County Emergency Medical Services - Ely (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Prince Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Murry Creek (A), Gleason Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: White Pine Public Museum Inc (2000 Aultman Street), Nevada Northern Railway Museum - Historical Operating Railroad (1100 Avenue A).

Hotels: Grand Central Motel (1498 Lyons Avenue), El Rancho Motel-Ely (1400 Aultman Street), Ramada Inn-Copper Queen Casino (805 Great Basin Boulevard), Motel 6 (770 Avenue Ouest), Jailhouse Motel & Casino (211 5th Street), Best Western Park Vue Motel (930 Aultman Street), Town and Country Motel (710 Avenue G), Best Western Main Motel (1101 Aultman Street), Elk Ridge Motel (1550 High Street).

Courts: Nevada State - Courts- White Pine County 7th Judicial District Court (Courthouse Clark Street), Nevada State - Courts- Ely Municipal Court (1785 Great Basin Boulevard), White Pine County - District Court Judges Department 2- Justice-Courts & Legal- District C (Court House), Ely Shoshone Tribe - Judicial & Law Enforcement Services (201 Heritage Drive).

Birthplace of: Pat Nixon - (1912-1993), wife of President Nixon, A. J. Carpenter - Rear Admiral in the Coast Guard.

White Pine County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ely and their reported violations in the past:

ELY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT (Address: CITY OF ELY , Population served: 5,000, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-11-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-11-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-04-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-04-2006), St Public Notif received (AUG-25-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-08-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-08-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-08-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-08-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAY-03-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-03-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 69 regular monitoring violations
CAVE SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM NPS (Population served: 1,000, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
LUND SCHOOL (Address: WHITE PINE SCHOOL DIST , Population served: 140, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-26-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-20-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-26-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-20-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-26-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-26-2011), St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2012)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 23 regular monitoring violations
  • 9 other older monitoring violations
KOA OF ELY CAMPGROUND (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-08-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-08-2014)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 18 regular monitoring violations
WHEELER PEAK CAMPGROUND NPS (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
STAGE STOP CAFE (Address: STAGE STOP CAFE , Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
FIRESIDE INN (Address: FIRESIDE INN MOTEL , Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
LANES TRAVEL CENTER (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ely that have no violations reported:

  • LEHMAN CREEK CAMPGROUND NPS (Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • BAKER CREEK CAMPGROUND NPS (Population served: 45, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Nevada:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.5%
Whole state:

8.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
54 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
3 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
76 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Ely (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Ely/Mcgill Branch at 1689 S. Seventh Street, branch established on 1999/07/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • The First National Bank of Ely: The First National Bank Of Ely at 595 Aultman Street, branch established on 1907/02/23. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $82.5 mil, Deposits: $75.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 1 total offices
  • Nevada Bank and Trust Company: Ely Branch at 777 Avenue F, branch established on 1981/03/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $93.8 mil, Deposits: $83.1 mil, headquarters in Caliente, NV, positive income, 4 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Ely:

Marital status in Ely, NV
  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 50.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 20.2%

For population 25 years and over in Ely:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Nevada average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Ely
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ely, NV (based on White Pine County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,0692
Other2,6916
Evangelical Protestant1965
Mainline Protestant1763
Orthodox--
None3,898-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

4.39 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
White Pine County:

3.29 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
White Pine County:

5.49 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
White Pine County:

9.88 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
White Pine County:

7.9%
Nevada:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
White Pine County:

32.9%
State:

24.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
White Pine County:

6.2%
Nevada:

13.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.7%
Nevada:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ely:

45.7%
Nevada:

45.9%

Average BMI:
Ely:

28.9
Nevada:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ely:

20.3%
Nevada:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.7%
Nevada:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ely:

35.7%
Nevada:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

54.7%
Nevada:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.6%
Nevada:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ely, NV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 9$80,458$107,2771$345
Solid Waste Management 6$25,730$51,4600$0
Water Supply 4$20,208$60,6240$0
Judicial and Legal 4$15,082$45,2460$0
Parks and Recreation 3$13,855$55,4200$0
Sewerage 3$11,833$47,3320$0
Streets and Highways 3$15,476$61,9040$0
Financial Administration 3$13,833$55,3321$2,290
Other Government Administration 2$9,648$57,8880$0
Other and Unallocable 1$7,256$87,0720$0
Health 1$4,344$52,1280$0
Totals for Government 39$217,722$66,9912$2,635

Ely government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $131,000 ($33.06)
    Water Utilities: $83,000 ($20.95)
    General - Other: $23,000 ($5.81)
  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $1,293,000 ($326.35)
    Solid Waste Management: $990,000 ($249.87)
    Water Utilities: $975,000 ($246.09)
    Sewerage: $772,000 ($194.85)
    Regular Highways: $595,000 ($150.18)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $348,000 ($87.83)
    Natural Resources - Other: $199,000 ($50.23)
    General Public Buildings: $162,000 ($40.89)
    Central Staff Services: $120,000 ($30.29)
    Health - Other: $108,000 ($27.26)
    Financial Administration: $91,000 ($22.97)
    Parks and Recreation: $72,000 ($18.17)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $69,000 ($17.42)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($0.50)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $75,000 ($18.93)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $534,000 ($134.78)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $312,000 ($78.75)
    Local Fire Protection: $63,000 ($15.90)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($5.30)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $33,000 ($8.33)

Ely government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,082,000 ($273.09)
    Sewerage: $1,081,000 ($272.84)
    Other: $375,000 ($94.65)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $25,000 ($6.31)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $335,000 ($84.55)
    Highways: $184,000 ($46.44)
    General Local Government Support: $32,000 ($8.08)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $197,000 ($49.72)
    Fines and Forfeits: $79,000 ($19.94)
    Donations From Private Sources: $55,000 ($13.88)
    Rents: $27,000 ($6.81)
    Interest Earnings: $27,000 ($6.81)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,275,000 ($321.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,787,000 ($451.03)
    Other: $457,000 ($115.35)
    Highways: $325,000 ($82.03)
    Water Utilities: $302,000 ($76.22)
    Health and Hospitals: $12,000 ($3.03)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $279,000 ($70.42)
    Other License: $256,000 ($64.61)
    Public Utilities Sales: $193,000 ($48.71)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $176,000 ($44.42)
    Property: $152,000 ($38.36)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $30,000 ($7.57)

Ely government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,389,000 ($602.98)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,300,000 ($580.51)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $89,000 ($22.46)

Ely government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,242,000 ($818.27)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $8,721,000 ($2201.16)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $178,000 ($44.93)
Businesses in Ely, NV
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Lane Furniture1
Arby's1McDonald's1
Best Western1Motel 61
FedEx1RadioShack1
H&R Block1True Value1
La Quinta1U-Haul1
La-Z-Boy1UPS4

Strongest AM radio stations in Ely:

  • KELY (1230 AM; 1 kW; ELY, NV; Owner: MICHAEL AND GINA DAVIS D/B/A VIRTUAL CONCEPTS)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KNNZ (940 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR CITY, UT; Owner: MB MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ely:

  • KCLS (101.7 FM; ELY, NV; Owner: MICHAEL AND GINA DAVIS D/B/A VIRTUAL CONCEPTS)
  • K220DT (91.9 FM; ELY, ETC., NV; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • KDSS (92.7 FM; ELY, NV; Owner: COATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWPR (88.7 FM; LUND, NV; Owner: NEVADA PUBLIC RADIO CORPORATION)
  • K237AJ (95.3 FM; MCGILL, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K217DN (91.3 FM; RIEPETOWN/ELY, NV; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K280AO (103.9 FM; LUND, ETC., NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)

TV broadcast stations around Ely:

  • K14AL (Channel 14; ELY, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K03DN (Channel 3; ELY/McGILL, NV; Owner: KOLO LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K07DU (Channel 7; MURRAY CANYON, ETC., NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K09EA (Channel 9; MURRAY CANYON, ETC., NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K11EE (Channel 11; MURRAY CANYON, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • KBJN (Channel 3; ELY, NV; Owner: HARRIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K13NR (Channel 13; ELY, ETC., NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K58BC (Channel 58; ELY, ETC., NV; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K05JU (Channel 5; ELKO, NV; Owner: ELKO TELEVISION DISTRICT)
  • K56AC (Channel 56; MURRAY CANYON, ETC., NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K03DS (Channel 3; RUTH, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K07DV (Channel 7; RUTH, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K09DW (Channel 9; RUTH, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K11ED (Channel 11; RUTH, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K12DE (Channel 12; LUND/PRESTON, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K49AM (Channel 49; LUND/PRESTON, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K13NQ (Channel 13; RUTH, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K08CB (Channel 8; LUND/PRESTON, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
  • K10BU (Channel 10; LUND/PRESTON, NV; Owner: WHITE PINE TELEVISION DISTRICT #1)
Ely fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Ely fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.2mTotal length
  • $1,984,000Total costs
  • 2,100Total average daily traffic
  • 105Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,500Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ely)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 176 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Ely, NV)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 128 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ely)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 12 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Ely)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 27. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 45 took place in 2011, and the least - 8 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Ely, NV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (51.5%), and Structure Fires (29.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ely, NV
    • 22651.5%Outside Fires
    • 13029.6%Structure Fires
    • 5312.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 306.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ely, NV

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Ely, Nevada:

  • Bristlecone Motel, 700 Ave I, Ely, Nevada 89301 , Phone: (775) 289-8838
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1591 Great Basin Blvd, Ely, Nevada 89301 , Phone: (775) 289-8833, Fax: (775) 289-8834
  • Great Basin Inn, 701 E Aultman St Cor Of E Aultman And Great Basin Blvd, Ely, Nevada 89301 , Phone: (775) 289-4468, Fax: (775) 289-4830
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Ely, Nevada
Most common first names in Ely, NV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James5668.5 years
William4875.9 years
John4277.4 years
George3676.8 years
Mary3579.3 years
Robert3466.2 years
Frank2376.3 years
Albert2277.0 years
Richard1869.7 years
Charles1870.6 years
Most common last names in Ely, NV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2471.3 years
Johnson2376.2 years
Robison1478.7 years
Miller1381.2 years
Davis1373.5 years
Hall1174.2 years
Jones1166.5 years
Yelland1077.5 years
Martin1065.9 years
Garcia975.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ely, NV
  • 73.0%Electricity
  • 7.5%Wood
  • 7.1%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.0%No fuel used
  • 0.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ely, NV
  • 82.7%Electricity
  • 8.6%Wood
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.1%No fuel used


Ely compared to Nevada state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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