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A town of 80, established in 1904.
33% of residents live below the poverty line in Montello, above both Nevada’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 43 Nevada towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Montello. Montello has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
Montello is unincorporated, so Elko County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Montello.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Elko school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montello Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 5 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Montello has cold winters and hot summers, with very little rain. At 92°F, Montello’s July high is where Nevada’s towns sit at 94°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21% of Montello adults report frequent physical distress. Among 43 Nevada towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Montello. 30% of Montello adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Montello | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Montello | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11% | 15.7% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70% | 58.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.4% | 7.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Montello; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Montello residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Nevada.
Census-designated place in Nevada, United States
Montello is a census-designated place (CDP) in Elko County, Nevada, United States. It is home to Montello Elementary School, which is part of the Elko County School District. As of the 2020 census, Montello had a population of 66. Montello is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Montello has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.