What are the schools like in Spring Creek, NV?

Spring Creek is served primarily by Elko. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

What is the median household income in Spring Creek?

The median household income in Spring Creek, NV is $109,952 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Spring Creek, NV?

Spring Creek has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 84.4 inches.

Spring Creek, NV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Spring Creek, NV affordable or expensive?

Spring Creek's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spring Creek is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $299,500 and the median rent is $1,463 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Spring Creek, NV?

Spring Creek has a violent crime rate of 320.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1074.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spring Creek, NV a Good Place to Live?

Spring Creek is a small city of 15,062 in Nevada, with a median household income of $109,952 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Spring Creek's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Spring Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spring Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.2

Spring Creek's overall cost of living index is 101.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spring Creek costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Spring Creek, NV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$299,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,463	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,952	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Spring Creek's violent crime rate is 320.2 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

320.2 /100k

Property Crime

1074.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Spring Creek is served primarily by Elko. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Spring Creek, NV	National Avg
School District	Elko	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spring Creek sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 84.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spring Creek, NV
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	84.4"

Demographics

Metric	Spring Creek, NV	National Avg
Population	15,062	—
Median Age	34.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lamoille, NV 6 mi Elko, NV 11 mi Osino, NV 14 mi Carlin, NV 27 mi Wells, NV 42 mi

ZIP Codes in Spring Creek

Spring Creek, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

89815

Spring Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Creek, NV affordable or expensive?

Spring Creek's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Spring Creek roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $299,500 and median rent is $1,463/month.

What is the crime rate in Spring Creek, NV?

Spring Creek's violent crime rate is 320.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spring Creek?

Public schools in Spring Creek are operated by Elko. The district has 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spring Creek, NV a good place to live?

Spring Creek, NV has a population of 15,062, a median household income of $109,952, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Spring Creek?

Spring Creek averages 36.9°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 84.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spring Creek?

Spring Creek, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89815.

What is the population of Spring Creek?

The population of Spring Creek, Nevada is 15,062 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spring Creek?

Key numbers for living in Spring Creek: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $299,500, median household income $109,952, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.