Wells
City in Elko County, Nevada
Wells is a city in Elko County, Nevada, with 1,237 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,630 ft (1,716 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ryndon, 35.5 miles W.
- 1,237residents (2020 Census)
- 5,630 ftelevation · 1,716 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 179 / sq mipopulation density
- 89835ZIP code
About Wells
Wells is a small city in Elko County, in northeast Nevada in the western United States. As of the 2020 census, Wells had a population of 1,237. Wells is located at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 93, approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of Elko and is part of the Elko micropolitan area.
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Living in Wells
- Median household income
- $107,454
- Median home value
- $205,300
- Median rent
- $976/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Wells had 1,237 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,237 |
|---|---|
| Density | 179 per sq mi (69 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wells at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Elko County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,237 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.90 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,630 ft (1,716 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1132° N, 114.9535° W |
| ZIP code | 89835 |
| Official website | cityofwellsnv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3283000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wells
- Ryndon35.5 mi W
- Lamoille38.4 mi SW
- Osino38.7 mi W
- Montello40.7 mi E
- Spring Creek42.2 mi SW
- Elko46.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wells
What county is Wells in?
Wells is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the population of Wells, NV?
1,237 people lived in Wells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wells, NV?
The ZIP code of Wells is 89835.
What is the elevation of Wells?
5,630 feet (1,716 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wells?
Ryndon (35.5 mi), Lamoille (38.4 mi), Osino (38.7 mi), Montello (40.7 mi), Spring Creek (42.2 mi).
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