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Elko Nevada
Elko is the sixth largest county in the United States, consisting of 17,181 square miles, as big as five of the New England states plus the District of Columbia. The Elko area is an approximate halfway point, and the largest city, on the nearly 520-mile drive between Reno, Nevada and Salt Lake City, Utah on I-80.
Elko County is home to a number of mines including the Jerritt Canyon, Midas, and Rain gold mines, as well as some barite operations. Elko and the region including Spring Creek is home to many of the employees to the mines, exploration companies, and the vendor companies that provide goods and services to the mineral development industries.
Elko is home to Great Basin College, which offers two-year and four-year degrees, along with satellite programs in many outlying communities. The Elko Regional Airport is a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility offering commercial, charter and general aviation. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and medical plaza, plus a long list of private practice medical providers, can be found in Elko.
The area has a very strong sense of community and the citizens enjoy a satisfying four-season climate, moderate cost of living, 120 acres of public parks, quality education and healthcare, and strong economic growth.
For more information visit the following links:
Elko County, Nevada:
• City of Carlin
• City of Elko
• City of Wells
• City of West Wendover
• Elko Area Chamber of Commerce
• Elko Convention & Visitors Authority
• Elko County Economic Diversification Authority
• Elko County Nevada
• Great Basin College
• Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
• Spring Creek Association
• Wells Chamber of Commerce