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Nevada, IA

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Population
6,974
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,003 ft
Median Home Value
$182,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$953/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,094
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Nevada in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityAmes, Iowa7.8 miles away · 68,220 residents.

About Nevada

Nevada is a city and the county seat of Story County, Iowa, operating within the Ames metropolitan area. Platted in 1853 and named for the Sierra Nevada mountain range by founder T.C. Thrift, the community of approximately 6,983 is served by the Nevada Community School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.7rating

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