Among the bleak national and local economic picture, one town is holding its own and becoming a haven for Nevada jobs.
Elko, Nevada – a city of 50,000 people – is historically known for its rural atmosphere and gold production. While the area might not seem like an exciting place to live, the town’s gold-mining operations are adding jobs and helping to spread wealth throughout Elko County. In the meantime, more popular spots like Las Vegas and Reno are suffering from real estate blows and the overall recession.
Elko currently employs 26,700 workers, up from 25,500 workers last year. Most other towns, and the State of Nevada as a whole, have continued to lose jobs. Even the construction industry, which is one of the hardest hit by the recession, has seen an increase in employment in Elko, as have taxable sales.
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