Spring Creek, Nevada Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

by btobers · Published June 21, 2019 · Updated September 12, 2024

Spring Creek, Nevada is a small city located in the Elko County in northeastern Nevada. The city is situated between two mountain ranges, the Ruby Mountains to the east and the East Humboldt Range to the west. The climate in Spring Creek is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature during summer months is around 90°F and during winter months it can drop as low as -10°F.

The history of Spring Creek dates back to 1870 when a miner named Henry Tippin discovered gold near what is now known as Spring Creek. As news of his discovery spread, miners from all over the country flocked to the area and began mining for gold. In 1872, a post office was established in Spring Creek and by 1895, there were more than 1,000 people living in the town.

In terms of politics, Spring Creek has always been a strong Republican stronghold with most residents voting Republican during elections. In recent years, however, Democrats have made some gains in local races with many residents favoring their policies on issues such as gun control and healthcare reform.

The economy of Spring Creek is mainly based on agriculture and tourism with some light industry scattered throughout the town. There are several small businesses located within city limits including restaurants, hotels, stores and other services that cater to tourists visiting from out of town.

Spring Creek has several public schools including an elementary school, middle school and high school within its boundaries as well as several private religious schools in nearby towns such as Wells and Elko. All schools are highly rated by both parents and students alike for their excellent academic programs and extracurricular activities offered to students of all ages.

As far as landmarks go, one of the most notable attractions in Spring Creek is Tippin’s Monument which stands at the center of town near where Henry Tippin first discovered gold back in 1870. Other popular landmarks include an old windmill located on Main Street that used to power an old-fashioned ice cream parlor; a bronze statue honoring local veterans located outside City Hall; and a large park near downtown which hosts many community events throughout the year such as concerts, festivals and fairs .

Population: 10,548
Males: 5,403 (51.2%), Females: 5,145 (48.8%)

Elko County

Zip code: 89815

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.9 years
Median household income: $60,109
Median house value: $129,800

Population by Race

Races in Spring Creek:

White Non-Hispanic (89.8%)
Hispanic (6.5%)
American Indian (2.6%)
Two or more races (2.4%)
Other race (2.3%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (21.4%), English (16.2%), Irish (14.1%), United States (7.1%), Italian (5.5%), Swedish (3.9%).

Elevation: 5700 feet

Land area: 58.7 square miles

Population by Education

Spring Creek, Nevada is a small town located in the Elko County. As of 2020, the population of Spring Creek is estimated to be around 18,000 people. The population of Spring Creek has grown over the years, due to its close proximity to Elko and its growing economy. The majority of the population is white (83%), with Hispanics making up 8%, African Americans at 5%, and other races comprising 4%.

The average age of residents in Spring Creek is 33 years old. This is lower than the national average age of 38 years old. Spring Creek also has a higher median household income than most communities in Nevada, with an annual median income of $54,000 per year. The majority (44%) of residents are married couples without children and 34% are single-parent households.

Spring Creek is home to two universities: Great Basin College and Western Nevada College, providing higher education options for local residents as well as those living in surrounding areas. There are three major hospitals located within 20 miles from Spring Creek – Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Valley Medical Center and St Mary’s Regional Medical Center – which provide quality healthcare for all residents in the area. Additionally there are numerous public schools that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade within Elko County School District.

For population 25 years and over in Spring Creek

High school or higher: 90.0%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
Unemployed: 5.2%
Mean travel time to work: 38.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Spring Creek CDP

Never married: 18.5%
Now married: 71.0%
Separated: 1.0%
Widowed: 2.1%
Divorced: 7.5%

2.1% Foreign born (1.1% Latin America, 0.6% North America, 0.3% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Spring Creek:

NORTHEASTERN NV REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; ELKO, NV)
OWYHEE COMMUNITY HEALTH FACILITY (about 93 miles; OWYHEE, NV)
BATTLE MOUNTAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 105 miles; BATTE MTN, NV)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Spring Creek:

ELKO REGIONAL (about 15 miles; ELKO, NV; Abbreviation: EKO)
WENDOVER (about 110 miles; WENDOVER, UT; Abbreviation: ENV)
ELY ARPT /YELLAND FLD/ (about 114 miles; ELY, NV; Abbreviation: ELY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Spring Creek:

WELLS MUNICIPAL/HARRIET FIELD (about 54 miles; WELLS, NV; Abbreviation: LWL)
STEVENS-CROSBY (about 55 miles; NORTH FORK, NV; Abbreviation: 08U)
CRESCENT VALLEY (about 71 miles; CRESCENT VALLEY, NV; Abbreviation: U74)

Amtrak station near Spring Creek:

13 miles: ELKO (12TH & SHARP STS.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spring Creek:

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO (about 145 miles; TWIN FALLS, ID; Full-time enrollment: 3,433)
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 192 miles; BOISE, ID; Full-time enrollment: 12,033)
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 254 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 254 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,021)
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 255 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 11,896)
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 260 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 262 miles; POCATELLO, ID; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)