Jackpot, Nevada

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FieldValue
official_nameJackpot, Nevada
settlement_typeCensus-designated place
image_skyline2013-07-04 17 32 49 View of Jackpot in Nevada from a hill to the west.jpg
image_captionJackpot from the west in 2013
pushpin_mapUSA Nevada
pushpin_labelJackpot
pushpin_label_positionbottom
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the state of Nevada
map_captionLocation in Elko County
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_nameUnited States
subdivision_name1Nevada
subdivision_name2Elko
established_titleFounded
established_date
unit_prefImperial
area_footnotes
area_total_sq_mi3.94
area_total_km210.20
area_land_sq_mi3.90
area_land_km210.09
area_water_sq_mi0.04
area_water_km20.11
population_as_of2020
population_total855
population_density_km284.76
population_density_sq_mi219.51
timezoneMST
utc_offset-7
timezone_DSTMDT
utc_offset_DST-6
coordinates
elevation_footnotes
elevation_ft5204
postal_code_typeZIP code
postal_code89825
area_code775
blank_nameFIPS code
blank_info32-36500
blank1_nameGNIS feature ID
blank1_info2583935
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| official_name = Jackpot, Nevada | settlement_type = Census-designated place | image_skyline = 2013-07-04 17 32 49 View of Jackpot in Nevada from a hill to the west.jpg | imagesize = | image_caption = Jackpot from the west in 2013 | image_flag = | pushpin_map = USA Nevada | pushpin_label = Jackpot | pushpin_label_position = bottom | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the state of Nevada | pushpin_mapsize = | image_map = | map_caption = Location in Elko County | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_name1 = Nevada | subdivision_name2 = Elko | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | established_title = Founded | established_title2 = | established_date = | established_date2 = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = | area_total_sq_mi = 3.94 | area_total_km2 = 10.20 | area_land_sq_mi = 3.90 | area_land_km2 = 10.09 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.04 | area_water_km2 = 0.11 | population_as_of = 2020 | population_note = | population_total = 855 | population_metro = | population_urban = | population_density_km2 = 84.76 | population_density_sq_mi = 219.51 | timezone = MST | utc_offset = -7 | timezone_DST = MDT | utc_offset_DST = -6 | coordinates = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_ft = 5204 | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 89825 | area_code = 775 | website = | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 32-36500 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 2583935 | footnotes =

Jackpot is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Elko County, Nevada, United States. The population was 855 as of the 2020 census. Located less than 1 mi from the Idaho border on US 93, Jackpot has been a popular casino gaming destination for residents of Idaho and other neighboring states since its founding.

Jackpot is located 47 mi south of Twin Falls, Idaho, a city of approximately 50,000. Although officially part of the Elko micropolitan area, Jackpot is often considered part of the Greater Twin Falls region.

In addition to its casino industry, Jackpot has its own schools, golf course, and post office. Its elevation is approximately 5200 ft above sea level.

Jackpot observes Mountain Time, along with other Idaho border towns such as Jarbidge, Mountain City and Owyhee, due to its economic ties with the Magic Valley region of southern Idaho. The Nevada Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration recognize this local unofficial observance.

History

After Idaho outlawed all forms of casino gaming in 1954, "Cactus Pete" Piersanti and Don French moved their slot machine operations from Idaho to the Jackpot townsite. Piersanti's and French's gaming establishments were named Cactus Pete's and the Horseshu Club, respectively. Piersanti in particular is credited for founding Jackpot.

In May 1958, the settlement was first recognized by the Elko County commissioners as an unincorporated town named "Horse Shu", with a population of 65, despite a protest over the name by Cactus Pete's. Because the club owners could not agree on a name, the county commissioners renamed it a month later as "Unincorporated Town No. 1". The clubs compromised on the name "Jackpot" in 1959. Jackpot has been noted for its colorful place name which has been said to be the most unusual in the state of Nevada.

By 1960, the population had reached 400, but most residents were living in trailers because banks would not approve building loans, being unsure of the town's long-term prospects.

Cactus Pete's management took over the Horseshu in 1964 to form what would eventually become Ameristar Casinos. Cactus Pete's and Horseshu, as well as the independent Barton's Club 93 and the Four Jacks Casino, form the basis of the town's economy.

Geography

Jackpot is located near Salmon Falls Creek and north of Middle Stack Mountain in the Granite Range of northeast Nevada. Jackpot is located about 50 mi east (but 80 mi by road) of the unincorporated town of Jarbidge and the Jarbidge Wilderness.

Demographics

|2020= 855 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census The 2010 United States census reported that Jackpot had a population of 1,195. The racial makeup of Jackpot was 61% White (41% Non-Hispanic White), 1% African American, 32% from other races, and 4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 56%.

There were 451 households, out of which 33% had children under the age of 18 living in them. The average household size was 2.65. There were 266 families (59% of all households); the average family size was 3.60.

The population was spread out, with 31% under the age of 18 and 9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.2 years.

There were 622 housing units, of which 28% were vacant. Of the occupied units, 36% were owner-occupied and 65% were rented.

The median household income was $39,926, with 15% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

Climate

Jackpot experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) bordering a semi-arid climate (BSk) with hot summers and cold winters. Even with its relatively cool average temperature, Jackpot receives barely enough precipitation to avoid being classified as a desert climate. Due to Jackpot's high elevation and aridity, temperatures drop sharply after sunset. Summer nights are comfortably cool, even chilly. Winter highs are generally above freezing, and winter nights are bitterly cold, with temperatures often dropping to zero or below.

|location = Jackpot, Nevada, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1986–present |single line = Yes |collapsed = yes |Jan record high F = 61 |Feb record high F = 74 |Mar record high F = 78 |Apr record high F = 87 |May record high F = 97 |Jun record high F = 102 |Jul record high F = 105 |Aug record high F = 102 |Sep record high F = 100 |Oct record high F = 90 |Nov record high F = 74 |Dec record high F = 63

|Jan avg record high F = 49.5 |Feb avg record high F = 55.8 |Mar avg record high F = 66.5 |Apr avg record high F = 75.9 |May avg record high F = 82.6 |Jun avg record high F = 92.0 |Jul avg record high F = 98.3 |Aug avg record high F = 96.3 |Sep avg record high F = 90.9 |Oct avg record high F = 79.1 |Nov avg record high F = 64.7 |Dec avg record high F = 52.3 |year avg record high F = 99.0

|Jan high F = 38.6 |Feb high F = 41.3 |Mar high F = 49.8 |Apr high F = 56.5 |May high F = 66.4 |Jun high F = 77.2 |Jul high F = 88.5 |Aug high F = 86.8 |Sep high F = 76.6 |Oct high F = 62.6 |Nov high F = 48.0 |Dec high F = 38.0 |year high F =

|Jan mean F = 25.4 |Feb mean F = 28.7 |Mar mean F = 35.8 |Apr mean F = 41.5 |May mean F = 50.3 |Jun mean F = 59.1 |Jul mean F = 68.4 |Aug mean F = 66.4 |Sep mean F = 56.7 |Oct mean F = 44.4 |Nov mean F = 33.3 |Dec mean F = 25.3 |year mean F =

|Jan low F = 12.1 |Feb low F = 16.0 |Mar low F = 21.7 |Apr low F = 26.5 |May low F = 34.1 |Jun low F = 41.1 |Jul low F = 48.3 |Aug low F = 46.1 |Sep low F = 36.7 |Oct low F = 26.2 |Nov low F = 18.6 |Dec low F = 12.6 |year low F =

|Jan avg record low F = -4.1 |Feb avg record low F = 1.1 |Mar avg record low F = 9.4 |Apr avg record low F = 16.1 |May avg record low F = 24.5 |Jun avg record low F = 31.8 |Jul avg record low F = 39.8 |Aug avg record low F = 36.7 |Sep avg record low F = 25.9 |Oct avg record low F = 14.0 |Nov avg record low F = 4.7 |Dec avg record low F = -5.1 |year avg record low F = -10.2

|Jan record low F = -30 |Feb record low F = -26 |Mar record low F = -4 |Apr record low F = 9 |May record low F = 13 |Jun record low F = 23 |Jul record low F = 28 |Aug record low F = 25 |Sep record low F = 20 |Oct record low F = -6 |Nov record low F = -18 |Dec record low F = -29

|precipitation colour = green |Jan precipitation inch = 0.94 |Feb precipitation inch = 0.66 |Mar precipitation inch = 0.90 |Apr precipitation inch = 1.22 |May precipitation inch = 1.76 |Jun precipitation inch = 1.25 |Jul precipitation inch = 0.58 |Aug precipitation inch = 0.69 |Sep precipitation inch = 0.87 |Oct precipitation inch = 1.06 |Nov precipitation inch = 0.73 |Dec precipitation inch = 0.70 |year precipitation inch =

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in |Jan precipitation days = 4.5 |Feb precipitation days = 3.8 |Mar precipitation days = 4.6 |Apr precipitation days = 6.6 |May precipitation days = 8.3 |Jun precipitation days = 4.6 |Jul precipitation days = 3.5 |Aug precipitation days = 3.2 |Sep precipitation days = 3.0 |Oct precipitation days = 3.7 |Nov precipitation days = 4.1 |Dec precipitation days = 4.9

|Jan snow inch = 4.6 |Feb snow inch = 3.6 |Mar snow inch = 2.0 |Apr snow inch = 2.6 |May snow inch = 0.3 |Jun snow inch = 0.0 |Jul snow inch = 0.0 |Aug snow inch = 0.0 |Sep snow inch = 0.0 |Oct snow inch = 0.6 |Nov snow inch = 2.8 |Dec snow inch = 6.7 |year snow inch =

|unit snow days = 0.1 in |Jan snow days = 2.9 |Feb snow days = 2.2 |Mar snow days = 1.6 |Apr snow days = 1.7 |May snow days = 0.2 |Jun snow days = 0.0 |Jul snow days = 0.0 |Aug snow days = 0.0 |Sep snow days = 0.0 |Oct snow days = 0.3 |Nov snow days = 1.9 |Dec snow days = 3.6

|Jan snow depth inch = 4.1 |Feb snow depth inch = 3.0 |Mar snow depth inch = 1.1 |Apr snow depth inch = 0.9 |May snow depth inch = 0.2 |Jun snow depth inch = 0.0 |Jul snow depth inch = 0.0 |Aug snow depth inch = 0.0 |Sep snow depth inch = 0.0 |Oct snow depth inch = 0.5 |Nov snow depth inch = 1.2 |Dec snow depth inch = 2.6 |year snow depth inch = 5.2

|source 1 = NOAA |url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00264016&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL |publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Jackpot, NV |access-date = February 9, 2023 |source 2 = National Weather Service |url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=lkn |publisher = National Weather Service |title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Elko |access-date = February 9, 2023

Transportation

U.S. Route 93 bisects the town as it travels north towards Twin Falls and south towards Wells. The closest airport with commercial service is Magic Valley Regional Airport in Twin Falls. The community is also served by Jackpot Airport.

Education

Jackpot has a public library, a branch of the Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System.

Jackpot has a K-12 school known as the Jackpot Combined School. The school houses 284 students.

Casino industry

Jackpot has five main hotels and motels with casinos:

In 2005, Triad Resorts announced plans to build the Spanish Bit Resort and Casino, a resort casino with indoor waterpark and event center located on 113 acre south of Jackpot. The project was delayed when the county mistakenly rezoned the land for the project. It was previously on schedule to be built starting in late 2010 or early 2011 after zoning and other concerns were addressed by developers and Elko County officials, but there has been no further news or development on the project since.

In popular culture

References

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