The Town FilesSpring Creek, Nevada
Community in Elko County · population 14,967 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $360,600
- Household income
- $105,154
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 84 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 34.8
Spring Creek is a community of 14,967 people in Elko County, Nevada. The median home is worth $360,600, close to the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for families than 91% of Nevada towns, better transit than 90% of Nevada towns, better for cycling than 78% of Nevada towns.
How Spring Creek ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Spring Creek is worth $360,600, close to the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $105,154, which is more affordable than 79% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,386 a month. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spring Creek | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $360,600 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $105,154 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Spring Creek
| People | Spring Creek | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 42.6 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 92.1% |
Weather in Spring Creek
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 13.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 84.4 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 200 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Creek since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on August 13, 2021 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 10, 1999.
Severe weather in Elko County since 1996
Elko County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| July 17, 2017 | Fire | FM-5191: Oil Well Fire |
| March 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4307: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| October 3, 2011 | Fire | FM-2972: Indian Creek Fire |
Jobs and pay in Elko County
Elko County had 22,205 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,165 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Spring Creek itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Spring Creek
5 public schools with 3,097 students, about 20.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek High School | 9-12 | 897 | 23.6 |
| Spring Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 728 | 22.8 |
| Liberty Peak Elementary School | PK-5 | 644 | 20.1 |
| Sage Elementary School | PK-5 | 417 | 16.0 |
| Spring Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 411 | 17.9 |
Towns near Spring Creek
- Elko, NV11.0 mi · 20,564 people · home $309,100
Spring Creek questions
Is Spring Creek, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spring Creek scores better for retirees than 24% of Nevada towns and quieter than 39%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Spring Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Spring Creek is valued at $360,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,154, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,386 a month.
What is the weather like in Spring Creek?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.5 inches of precipitation a year and 84.4 inches of snow.
Does Spring Creek get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on August 13, 2021. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)