Eureka County Quality of Life
Public Safety
| Population | Eureka Crime Rate | Western States Crime Rate* | National Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,460 | 4.10** | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | 1,460 | 15.75 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | 1,460 | 23.97 | 38.34 | 37.57 |
| 2006 | 1,460 | 21.23 | 39.98 | 38.35 |
| 2005 | 1,485 | 12.12 | 42.94 | 39.28 |
Source: State of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety. Crime rate based on the occurrence of an index offense per 1,000 residents of the area. *Western States consist of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. **Yearly total as of April 2009.
Climate
Monthly Temperature (F)
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1 | 20.5 | 27.0 | 22.5 |
| February | 30.5 | 25.9 | 29.9 | 28.8 |
| March | 38.3 | 33.4 | 34.7 | 35.5 |
| April | 43.4 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 40.4 |
| May | 54.0 | 47.9 | 54.0 | 52.0 |
| June | 63.7 | 60.3 | 55.4 | 59.8 |
| July | 72.9 | 70.5 | 68.5 | 70.6 |
| August | 69.7 | 69.2 | 66.2 | 68.4 |
| September | 57.8 | 59.2 | 62.6 | 59.9 |
| October | 45.2 | 48.7 | 41.4 | 45.1 |
| November | 38.6 | 41.1 | 36.4 | 38.7 |
| December | 23.3 | 24.1 | 21.5 | 23.0 |
| Average | 46.5 | 44.9 | 44.8 | 45.4 |
Monthly Snowfall (inches)
| 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| August | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| September | 0.00 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| October | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 1.33 |
| November | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| December | 0.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 11.33 |
| January | 0.00 | 18.50 | 9.00 | 9.17 |
| February | 0.00 | 16.00 | 19.00 | 11.67 |
| March | 0.00 | 1.80 | 7.00 | 2.93 |
| April | 0.00 | 0.80 | 34.00 | 11.60 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| June | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Average | 0.00 | 4.52 | 7.51 | 4.01 |
Monthly Precipitation (inches)
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.51 | 1.27 | 1.15 | 0.98 |
| February | 0.58 | 1.22 | 0.93 | 1.01 |
| March | 2.35 | 0.71 | 1.08 | 1.59 |
| April | 1.52 | 3.45 | 1.72 | 1.07 |
| May | 0.61 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.41 |
| June | 0.53 | 1.51 | 0.74 | 0.23 |
| July | 0.97 | 0.26 | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| August | 1.90 | 0.44 | 0.80 | 0.66 |
| September | 0.95 | 0.26 | 0.58 | 0.49 |
| October | 0.47 | 0.80 | 0.54 | 0.40 |
| November | 0.30 | 0.10 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| December | 1.66 | 0.96 | 1.63 | 1.42 |
| Average | 1.03 | 0.47 | 0.98 | 0.83 |
Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Eureka, NV
Housing
Housing Availability
According to the 2000 Census, there are 1,025 housing units in Eureka County. 666 are occupied, 359 are vacant, and 64 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.
Housing Costs
| Median Value | Median Mortgage | Median Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County | $89,200 | $875 | $469 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
Traffic
| Average Commute Time | Number of Vehicles per Household* |
Percentage of Work Done at Home |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County | 18.2 minutes | 1.93 | 7.6 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com
Communications
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Television
Radio
- FM
- KNIS 89.5 - Christian Contemporary
- KUNR 90.9 - Public Radio
- KDSS 102.1 - Country
Source: http://www.radio-locator.com
Medical/Health Resources
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Replacing Elko General Hospital and located in Elko, the heart of rural northeastern Nevada, this hospital is brand new and had its grand opening on September 1, 2001. The hospital is a modern 75-bed acute care facility with an adjacent 50,000 sq. ft. medical office building. The facility will have 24-hour emergency services, a full service laboratory, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 24-hour radiology services, and more.
Battle Mountain Medical Center & General Hospital
This medical center is open 5 days a week and has 2 full-time doctors and is a 15 bed acute care hospital.
Nevada Physician Directory
With the help of the Physician Directory, you can make an informed choice of your doctor in the comfort of your own home, without searching through endless information. This site will help you locate, get acquainted with, and choose a new medical service provider in your area. The Physician Directory listings include all types of physicians for all of your medical needs. some listed areas follows, Naturopaths, Osteopath, Oncology, Dermatology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Oncology, Cancer Specialists, Gynecology, Urology, and more.
Emergency Services
Eureka County funds volunteer ambulance/EMT services in Eureka, Crescent Valley, Beowawe, and Pine Valley. The County provides facilities, ambulances, training, and supplies for these operations. Eureka County is served by emergency medical flight service to transport patients to Elko or major hospitals in case of a medical emergency.
Education
In Eureka County, the average teacher/student ratio is 10:1, the class of 2007 drop out rate was 1.3%, the average class size is 8, the class of 2007 graduation rate was 88.2%.
Source: Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability
Mathematics Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 3
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 14 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
7.1 |
71.4 |
21.4 |
| Nevada* | 33,913 |
0.2 |
8.3 |
31.7 |
35.6 |
24.4 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
19.0 |
At or Above Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Proficient
33.0 |
At Advanced
5.0 |
Grade 5
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 16 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
6.3 |
50.0 |
43.8 |
| Nevada* | 32,820 |
0.1 |
5.9 |
32.5 |
48.4 |
13.2 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
19.0 |
At or Above Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Proficient
33.0 |
At Advanced
5.0 |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 17 |
0.0 |
5.9 |
11.8 |
58.8 |
23.5 |
| Nevada* | 33,395 |
0.5 |
17.0 |
30.7 |
41.9 |
10.4 |
| National** |
Below Basic
30.0 |
At or Above Basic
39.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
7.0 |
Reading Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 3
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 14 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
42.9 |
28.6 |
28.6 |
| Nevada* | 33,913 |
0.1 |
6.1 |
35.3 |
33.5 |
25.1 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
7.0 |
Grade 5
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 16 |
0.0 |
6.3 |
25.0 |
56.3 |
12.5 |
| Nevada* | 32,820 |
0.1 |
11.5 |
41.8 |
39.0 |
7.6 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
7.0 |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 17 |
0.0 |
5.9 |
29.4 |
29.4 |
35.3 |
| Nevada* | 33,395 |
0.5 |
8.7 |
37.1 |
42.3 |
11.8 |
| National** | Below Basic
27.0 |
At or Above Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Proficient
27.0 |
At Advanced
2.0 |
Science Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 5
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 16 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
18.8 |
31.3 |
50.0 |
| Nevada* | 32,820 |
0.2 |
11.4 |
35.8 |
36.4 |
16.4 |
| National*** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Basic
39.0 |
At or Above Proficient
25.0 |
At Advanced
2.0 |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County* | 17 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
17.6 |
70.6 |
11.8 |
| Nevada* | 33,395 |
0.9 |
11.5 |
30.0 |
53.9 |
4.5 |
| National*** | Below Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Basic
30.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
3.0 |
Source: *Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability, **National Center for Education Statistics 2007 , ***National Center for Education Statistics 2005
Achievement (Standard)
Emergent/Developing - Student occasionally/does not apply skills/strategies and requires extensive remediation.
Approaches Standard - Student inconsistently/incompletely applies skills/strategies and requires targeted remediation.
Meets Standard - Student consistently applies skills/strategies without need for remediation.
Exceeds Standard - Student comprehensively/consistently applies and generalizes skills/strategies in a variety of situations.
Charter school data are not included in district total
Great Basin College
Great Basin College is a member institution of the University and Community College System of Nevada and is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. For 35 years GBC has provided opportunities in higher education for central and northeast Nevadans. The College has also provided specialized training to local businesses and industries such as the mines, hospital, and education. GBC awards certificates of achievement, associate degrees, and select bachelor degrees using a variety of instructional methods. By advancing the academic and professional endeavors of the rural communities and by providing access to quality certificate, associate, and baccalaureate programs, GBC's mission of addressing workforce needs of the regional economy has been enhanced. Currently, the College offers bachelor degrees in elementary education, applied sciences, and integrative and professional studies.
Cultural Organizations and Recreation
Eureka Opera House
Built in 1880 and recently restored, the Eureka Opera House offers a unique experience for meeting and convention goers. You can enjoy full convention and meeting services while relaxing in a small town atmosphere. The modern meetings facilities and excellent service will make meetings, special events and conferences a pleasurable experience for participants.
The Eureka Sentinel Museum
The Eureka Sentinel Museum is housed in the 1879 Eureka Sentinel Newspaper Building. This structure was used as the Newspaper Office and residence from 1879 until 1960. The ground floor of the building was made into a county historical museum in 1982. In June of 2000 the museum expanded to include both floors of the building. The Eureka Sentinel Museum interprets the history of Eureka. On the ground floor you will find a complete press room from the 1800's complete with posters that were printed by the Eureka Sentinel and then plastered on the press room walls.
Annual Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Fourth of July | July |
| Eureka County Fair | August |
| New Year's Eve Celebrations | December |
Churches/Religious Organizations
| Denomination | Total Number of Churches |
|---|---|
| Baptist & Baptist United | 6 |
| Catholic | 1 |
| Church of Jesus Christ | 2 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | 2 |
| Episcopal | 1 |
Source: AreaGuide.net
Libraries
Eureka County operates libraries in Eureka, Crescent Valley, and Beowawe through an interlocal agreement with Elko County. Eureka County provides the buildings and certain assets for use of Elko County personnel to run the libraries.