Jackpot, Nevada

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Population in July 2007: 1,261.
Males: 641  (50.9%)
Females: 620  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

27.9 years
Nevada median age:

35.0 years

Zip code: 89825

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,828 (it was $30,488 in 2000)
Jackpot:

$55,828
NV:

$72,333

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,159 (it was $13,261 in 2000)

Jackpot CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,174 (it was $28,700 in 2000)
Jackpot:

$86,174
NV:

$434,700
March 2022 cost of living index in Jackpot: 89.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Jackpot, NV (2000)
    • 58047.8%White alone
    • 55946.0%Hispanic
    • 363.0%American Indian alone
    • 363.0%Two or more races
    • 10.08%Asian alone
    • 10.08%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 10.08%Other race alone

Races in Jackpot detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nevada and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Jackpot, Nevada as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Jackpot is 1,261 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5240 feet

Land area: 1405.1 square miles.

Population density: 0.9 people per square mile   (very low).

Jackpot, Nevada map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Jackpot CCD:

4.9% ($1,393)
Nevada:

0.9% ($1,187)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pocatello, ID (127.8 miles , pop. 51,466).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (392.6 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (576.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Hollister, ID (5.9 miles ),
Oakley, ID (6.6 miles ),
Montello, NV (6.9 miles ),
West Salmon Falls, ID (6.9 miles ),
Kimberly, ID (7.0 miles ),
Murtaugh, ID (7.0 miles),
Hansen, ID (7.0 miles ),
Jarbidge, NV (7.0 miles)

Latitude: 41.84 N, Longitude: 114.52 W

Area code: 775

Distribution of median household income in Jackpot, NV in 2022
Jackpot satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Nevada:

5.0%
Most common industries in Jackpot, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (53.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (19.0%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (2.3%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (2.3%)
  • Construction (1.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (57.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.1%)
  • Construction (2.8%)
  • Public administration (2.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (48.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (24.4%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (2.9%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (2.3%)
  • Social assistance (2.3%)
Most common occupations in Jackpot, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (13.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (12.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (16.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.6%)

Average climate in Jackpot, Nevada

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Jackpot-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nevada state average. It is 2515% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 180.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 158.7 miles away from Jackpot center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 271.0 miles away from Jackpot center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 297.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 258.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/21/2008 at 14:16:02, a magnitude 6.0 (5.7 MB, 5.8 MS, 6.0 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 51.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Elko County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 10, Floods: 2, Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Airports located in Jackpot:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jackpot:

  • College of Southern Idaho (about 52 miles; Twin Falls, ID; Full-time enrollment: 5,051)
  • Idaho State University (about 129 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Utah State University (about 140 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)
  • Weber State University (about 141 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)
  • Boise State University (about 149 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 156 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)
  • Salt Lake Community College (about 157 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,797)

Public high school in Jackpot:

Public elementary/middle schools in Jackpot:

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Notable location: Jackpot Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Four Jacks (1702 Highway 93), Cactus Petes Resort Casino (1385 US Highway 93).

Court: Jackpot City - Justice Court- Courts (1120 Snyder Way).

Elko County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Jackpot and their reported violations in the past:

JACKPOT WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1,240, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2006), St Public Notif requested (JAN-03-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-03-2007), St Public Notif received (JAN-23-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-10-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-10-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-20-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-20-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-09-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 15 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Nevada:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.1%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.7%
Whole state:

8.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.2%
Whole state:

10.5%
22 people in federal prisons and detention centers in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Jackpot:

Marital status in Jackpot, NV
  • Never married: 38.6%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Jackpot:

  • High school or higher: 63.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 7.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.8
Nevada average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jackpot, NV (based on Elko County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other7,97419
Catholic6,7684
Evangelical Protestant3,37426
Mainline Protestant1,20710
None29,495-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Elko County:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Elko County:

3.20 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Here:

5.34 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.9%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.6%
Nevada:

24.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Elko County:

8.4%
Nevada:

13.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Jackpot:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KTFI (1270 AM; 5 kW; TWIN FALLS, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLIX (1310 AM; 5 kW; TWIN FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KSOS (800 AM; 10 kW; BRIGHAM CITY, UT; Owner: SIMMONS-SLC, LS, LLC)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRXR (1480 AM; 5 kW; GOODING, ID; Owner: MARIA ELENA JUAREZ)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jackpot:

  • KBSJ (91.3 FM; JACKPOT, NV; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KCIR (90.7 FM; TWIN FALLS, ID; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • KKMV (92.5 FM; RUPERT, ID; Owner: TRI-MARKET RADIO BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KZDX (99.9 FM; BURLEY, ID; Owner: KART & EAGLE ROCK B/C INC,TENANTS)

TV broadcast stations around Jackpot:

  • K05JU (Channel 5; ELKO, NV; Owner: ELKO TELEVISION DISTRICT)

Jackpot fatal accident list:

Aug 16, 2006 09:30 AM, Goose Creek Rd, Lat: 41.875380, Lon: -114.222110, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Jackpot)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • L & D Mountain 16 Miles Sw Of (Lat: 41.785194 Lon: -114.840306), Call Sign: KOB869, Licensee ID: L00006557,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.9400 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/2000, Expiration Date: 04/30/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/02/2003, Registrant: State Of Nevada, 505 E King Rm 403, Carson City, NV 89710, Phone: (703) 687-5125

  • 210 Keno St S (Lat: 41.985472 Lon: -114.673083), Call Sign: WNKA933, Licensee ID: L00069492,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.590 MHz, Grant Date: 09/20/2002, Expiration Date: 10/02/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/10/2003, Registrant: Idaho Power Company, Boise, ID 83707, Phone: (208) 733-6880

  • Lat: 41.976306 Lon: -114.673639, Call Sign: WPZK712,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.262 MHz, 462.462 MHz, 462.187 MHz, 462.237 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 462.362 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 462.487 MHz, 462.512 MHz, 462.937 MHz, Grant Date: 01/18/2014, Expiration Date: 02/02/2024, Certifier: Richard E Hartman, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510

  • Lat: 41.989556 Lon: -114.660639, Call Sign: WQQJ323,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.212 MHz, 467.212 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2022, Expiration Date: 01/04/2033, Certifier: Brad Pehrson, Registrant: Town Of Jackpot, Elko County, Jackpot, NV 89825, Phone: (775) 755-2448, Fax: (775) 755-2439, Email:

  • Jackpot Airport, 1594 Pond Dr. (Lat: 41.982611 Lon: -114.658806), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5.5 m, Overall height: 5.7 m, Call Sign: WQSM397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.250 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2023, Expiration Date: 10/30/2033, Certifier: Lynn Forsberg, Registrant: 1146 Roulette Drive, Jackpot, NV 89825, Phone: (775) 755-2448, Email:

  • Lat: 41.101694 Lon: -115.618472, Call Sign: WRNQ430,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.065 MHz, Grant Date: 08/10/2021, Expiration Date: 08/10/2031, Certifier: Shawn Burt, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: AB7CP, Previous Call Sign: N7VZB, Licensee ID: L00025635, Grant Date: 11/06/2013, Expiration Date: 11/06/2023, Registrant: Charles M Cunningham, 9 Piersanti Dr Box 510, Jackpot, NV 89825-0510

  • Call Sign: KC7OCY, Licensee ID: L00178833, Grant Date: 12/01/1995, Expiration Date: 12/01/2005, Cancellation Date: 12/28/1999, Registrant: Anthony D Melton, Jackpot, NV 89825-0498

  • Call Sign: KC7OSA, Licensee ID: L01104603, Grant Date: 01/10/2006, Expiration Date: 01/12/2016, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2018, Certifier: Rex M Cunningham, Registrant: Rex M Cunningham, Jackpot, NV 89825

  • Call Sign: KC7OSB, Grant Date: 01/12/1996, Expiration Date: 01/12/2006, Cancellation Date: 01/15/2008, Registrant: Teresa D Flores, Jackpot, NV 89825

  • Call Sign: N7XRW, Licensee ID: L00457252, Grant Date: 02/25/2012, Expiration Date: 04/21/2022, Registrant: Richard E Hartman, Bartons Trailer Ct - # 25, Jackpot, NV 89825

  • Call Sign: KF7GTR, Licensee ID: L01537794, Grant Date: 12/22/2009, Expiration Date: 12/22/2019, Cancellation Date: 12/23/2021, Certifier: Jesse F Hofeling, Registrant: Jesse F Hofeling, Jackpot, NV 89825


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jackpot, NV
  • 66.0%Electricity
  • 21.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.6%Wood
  • 2.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Jackpot, NV
  • 82.2%Electricity
  • 5.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Wood
  • 3.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.5%Utility gas


Jackpot compared to Nevada state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Jackpot on our top lists:

  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in federal prisons and detention centers (population 1,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
  • #41 (89825) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest 2012 average taxable interest for individuals (pop 1,000+)"
  • #50 (89825) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most casinos in 2005"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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