Jackpot, Nevada | |
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![]() Jackpot from the west in 2013 | |
Coordinates: 41°58′53″N 114°39′54″W / 41.98139°N 114.66500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
County | Elko |
Founded | 1954 |
Area | |
• Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.20 km2) |
• Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
• Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
Elevation | 5,213 ft (1,589 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 855 |
• Density | 219.51/sq mi (84.76/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 89825 |
Area code | 775 |
FIPS code | 32-36500 |
GNIS feature ID | 858035 |
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.[2] 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.[3]
In addition to its casino industry, Jackpot has its own schools,[4] golf course,[5] and post office.[6] Its elevation is approximately 5,200 feet (1,580 m) above sea level.
Jackpot observes Mountain Time,[7][8] as well as other Idaho border towns such as Jarbidge, Mountain City and Owyhee, which also observe Mountain Time,[7][8] 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.[9][10][11]