Ely
City in Nevada, United States
Overview
Ely, Nevada is a historic mining town set in the remote mountains near Nevada's eastern border. Known for its preserved heritage, outdoor recreation, and welcoming small-town spirit, Ely offers a unique blend of Old West charm and natural beauty. Travelers can expect fascinating museums, scenic drives, and access to stunning state parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nevada
Population
3,924
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.25°, -114.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,085
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
62
English
99
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
286 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
148 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
305.0
Airport
ELY
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.