Jackpot, Nevada

Jackpot, Nevada
Census-designated place
Jackpot from the west in 2013
Jackpot from the west in 2013
Jackpot is located in Nevada
Jackpot
Jackpot
Location in the state of Nevada
Coordinates: 41°58′47″N 114°39′52″W / 41.97972°N 114.66444°W / 41.97972; -114.66444
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyElko
Founded1954; 70 years ago (1954)
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.94 sq mi (10.20 km2)
 • Land3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
[2]
5,204 ft (1,586 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
855
 • Density219.51/sq mi (84.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
89825
Area code775
FIPS code32-36500
GNIS feature ID2583935[2]

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.[3] Located less than one mile (1.6 km) 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 miles (76 km) 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.[4]

In addition to its casino industry, Jackpot has its own schools,[5] golf course,[6] and post office.[7] Its elevation is approximately 5,200 feet (1,580 m) above sea level.

Jackpot observes Mountain Time,[8][9] along with other Idaho border towns such as Jarbidge, Mountain City and Owyhee,[8][9] 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.[10][11][12]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackpot, Nevada
  3. ^ "Jackpot CDP, Nevada - Census Bureau Profile". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Twin Falls". Visitidaho.org. Archived from the original on August 23, 2010. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
  5. ^ "Jackpot Combined School". Elko.k12.nv.us. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
  6. ^ "Jackpot Golf Club". Thegolfcourses.net. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
  7. ^ "USPS Blue Mailbox and Post Office Locations". Payphone-project.com. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
  8. ^ a b "Jackpot, Nevada Current Local Time and Time Zone". TimeTemperature.com. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  9. ^ a b Steve Jones. "Time Zone Exceptions and Oddities". OnTimeZone.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2014.
  10. ^ "U.S. Airport/Facility Directory" (PDF).
  11. ^ "Official Nevada Highway Map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 25, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  12. ^ "Google Maps".