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Eureka County, NV
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Eureka County, Nevada.
Population
1,585
Land area
4,176sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Eureka County
Eureka County at a glance
- Eureka County is 99% less dense than Nevada as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,473 a year, 10% less than the Nevada figure of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 (81% below Nevada) and median rent is $969 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Crescent Valley (690) and Eureka (279).
Local data for Eureka County, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eureka County, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,473
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$82,600
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (265), German Americans (166), Filipino Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$124,811
4,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,387
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.6M
FY 2026, $8,384 per person
PPP loans
$1.8M
54 loans, 289 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Eureka County, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled17.1%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eureka County, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
387
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
13
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
8.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eureka County, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Eureka County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Eureka County, NV?
- Crescent Valley is the largest city or town in Eureka County, with about 690 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Eureka County?
- Eureka County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 89316, 89821, 89822.
- What is the population of Eureka County, NV?
- About 1,585 people live in Eureka County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Eureka County?
- Eureka County borders Nye County, Elko County, White Pine County, Lander County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023