Utilities & Infrastructure in Elko, NV

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.8%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

8,124

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.8%
Cellular Data Plan
85.3%
Satellite
11.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.0%
No Internet Access
9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.1%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.4%

of households

Tablet

56.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.1%
Smartphone
89.0%
Desktop / Laptop
71.4%
Tablet
56.6%
Smartphone Only
16.4%
No Computer
4.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Population Served

23,759

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELKO CITY OFCommunityGround water23,0000
MONTELLO WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2870
JARBIDGE WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water2000
NEVADA YOUTH TRAINING CENTERCommunityGround water1000
TUSCARORA WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water720
SOUTH CRESTVIEW HOMEOWNERSCommunityGround water600
South Fork (Te-Moak)CommunityGround water400

88.4% of households in Elko have broadband internet access. 63.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 16.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 23,759 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.