of the unincorporated town of Jarbidge and the Jarbidge Wilderness. Demographics 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 semi-arid climate 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. 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. Casino industry Jackpot has five main hotels and motels with casinos: Barton's Club 93 Cactus Pete's, owned by Penn National Gaming, is the largest hotel in Jackpot with 300 guest rooms Four Jacks Hotel and Casino Horseshu Hotel and Casino, owned by Penn National Gaming. The casino is currently closed, but the hotel's 100 guest rooms remain open West Star Hotel and Casino Dotty's 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 south of Jackpot.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://fox8bet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Triad-needs-land-rezoned_money-9-aug-2005.pdf |title="Triad Needs Land Rezoned", Twin Falls Times News') |access-date=2007-10-13 |archive-date=2007-10-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025134751/http://www.triadresorts.com/downloads/Twin%20Falls%20Times%20News%20Article%20%281%29.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> The project was delayed when the county