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Wells is a city in Elko County, Nevada, United States. The population was 1,346 at the 2000 census. It is a railroad town and was once a stopover for passenger trains. The Humboldt River has its source in springs and a swampy area just north of town called Humboldt Wells. In the late 1800's the town of Humboldt Wells was burning down, and in a frantic plea for help, a telegraph was sent that said, "Wells is burning." After this the town was rebuilt and simply referred to as 'Wells.'

Wells is located at 41.109551, -114.968856, at an elevation of 5,630 feet. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.8 km² (6.9 mi²), all land. Wells is located by the intersection of Highway 93 and Interstate 80.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

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