Spring Creek

Geography

Spring Creek is located in a large valley between the Elko Hills to the northwest, and the Ruby Mountains to the southeast. To the southwest is Huntington Valley and the South Fork of the Humboldt River, while to the north is the main branch of the Humboldt. The city of Elko is approximately to the northwest, while Lamoille is just to the east. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of . The community was developed in the 1970s by C. V. Wood, president of McCulloch Oil, as three large housing sections. The western section, at the base of the Elko Hills, is located near the post office (zip 89815), a shopping center, and a supermarket. About 1 mile to the east is the main school campus for grades 1-12. The central section of the community, another mile to the east, includes a park and lake (The Marina), and an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse. Nearby are an outdoor sports complex and a second elementary school. The southern section of the community surrounds an indoor sports arena (The Horse Palace), and is adjacent to the Ruby Mountains and a community-owned campground.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Spring Creek High School
  High · Spring Creek · 909 students · 23.3:1 ratio
• Spring Creek Middle School
  Middle · Spring Creek · 734 students · 21.6:1 ratio
• Liberty Peak Elementary School
  Elementary · Spring Creek · 649 students · 22.4:1 ratio
• Sage Elementary School
  Elementary · Spring Creek · 438 students · 17.5:1 ratio
• Spring Creek Elementary School
  Elementary · Spring Creek · 421 students · 20:1 ratio