What are the schools like in Wells, NV?

Wells 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 Wells?

The median household income in Wells, NV is $55,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Wells, NV?

Wells has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Wells, NV affordable or expensive?

Wells's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wells is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $168,800 and the median rent is $965 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wells, NV?

Wells 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 Wells, NV a Good Place to Live?

Wells is a small town of 1,057 in Nevada, with a median household income of $55,917 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Wells stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wells is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wells 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: 95.0

Wells's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wells costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wells, NV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$168,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$965	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wells'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

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

Metric	Wells, 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	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wells sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 9.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wells, NV
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	9.1"
Annual Snowfall	26.5"

Demographics

Metric	Wells, NV	National Avg
Population	1,057	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	5.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oasis, NV 26 mi Lamoille, NV 38 mi Osino, NV 39 mi Montello, NV 41 mi Spring Creek, NV 42 mi

ZIP Codes in Wells

Wells, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

89835

Wells vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells, NV affordable or expensive?

Wells's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wells roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $168,800 and median rent is $965/month.

What is the crime rate in Wells, NV?

Wells'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 Wells?

Public schools in Wells are operated by Elko. The district has 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wells, NV a good place to live?

Wells, NV has a population of 1,057, a median household income of $55,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. 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 Wells?

Wells averages 35.8°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.1 inches with about 26.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wells?

Wells, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89835.

What is the population of Wells?

The population of Wells, Nevada is 1,057 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wells?

Key numbers for living in Wells: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $168,800, median household income $55,917, 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 Wells side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.