Categories in Wells, Nevada
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wells, Nevada
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Gas station | 20 | — |
| Public administration | 18 | 54 years |
| Car repair | 18 | 35 years |
| Restaurants | 17 | 29 years |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 21 years |
| Other accommodation | 12 | 38 years |
| Campgrounds | 11 | 34 years |
| Airports | 7 | — |
| Automotive | 7 | — |
| Religion | 6 | — |
| Farm and ranch | 6 | — |
| Trucks and trailers | 6 | — |
| Freight/commercial transport | 6 | — |
| Finance other | 6 | — |
| Car parts | 6 | — |
| Tobacco stores | 5 | — |
| Education | 5 | — |
| Casinos | 5 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 5 | — |
| Atm's | 5 | — |
| Shopping | 5 | — |
| Health and medical | 5 | — |
| Accountants | 5 | — |
| Real estate | 5 | — |
| Shopping other | 5 | — |
Wells, Nevada Facts
| Area | 6.6 mi² |
| Population | 402 |
| Male Population | 212 (52.8%) |
| Female Population | 190 (47.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -66.6% |
| Median Age | 40.1 years (Male: 40.5, Female: 39.7) |
| Area Codes | 775 |
| Neighborhoods | Wells |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.11159, -114.96449 |
| Zip Codes | 89835 |
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Wells, Nevada Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 408 | 691 | 1,205 | 1,328 | 402 | 532 | 648 |
| Population Density | 61.7 / mi² | 104.5 / mi² | 182.2 / mi² | 200.8 / mi² | 60.8 / mi² | 80.5 / mi² | 98 / mi² |
Wells, Nevada Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 66.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells, Nevada | -1.5% | -41.8% | -66.6% |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Wells, Nevada Median Age
Median Age: 40.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells, Nevada | 40.1 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| Nevada | 36.3 yrs | 36.9 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Wells, Nevada Population Density
Population Density: 60.8 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells, Nevada | 402 | 6.61 sq mi | 60.8 / mi² |
| Nevada | 3.1 million | 110,572 sq mi | 28.2 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Wells, Nevada Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wells, Nevada
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wells, Nevada CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells, Nevada | 6,764 tn | 16.83 tn | 1,023 tons/mi² |
| Nevada | 55,621,450 tn | 17.84 tn | 503 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,764 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,023 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/16 | 8:41 PM | 3.2 | 10 km | 0 m | 9km NNE of Wells, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/08 | 3:22 AM | 3.1 | 3.2 km | 10,400 m | Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/08 | 4:22 PM | 3.6 | 5.8 km | 9,900 m | 5km ENE of Wells, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/08 | 7:39 AM | 3.4 | 4.4 km | 7,600 m | 4km NE of Wells, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/08 | 8:47 AM | 3.1 | 4.8 km | 9,600 m | Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/08 | 2:31 AM | 3 | 11.8 km | 2,700 m | Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/08 | 1:57 PM | 3 | 10.2 km | 5,000 m | Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/08 | 11:22 PM | 3.1 | 6.9 km | 6,100 m | Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/08 | 1:09 PM | 3 | 6.6 km | 9,200 m | Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/08 | 9:35 AM | 3 | 6.1 km | 9,700 m | Nevada | usgs.gov |
Wells, Nevada
Wells is a small city in Elko County, in northeast Nevada in the western United States. The population was 1,292 at the 2010 census. Wells is located at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 93, approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of Elko and ..
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