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Nevada, MO

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Population
8,404
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
875 ft
Median Home Value
$122,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$720/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,813
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communityPittsburg, Kansas35 miles away · 20,569 residents.

About Nevada

Nevada is a city and the county seat of Vernon County, Missouri. Home to Cottey College, a historic private women's liberal arts college established in 1884, and located near the Osage Village State Historic Site, the community of approximately 7,925 is served by the Nevada R-Five School District for public education for local students.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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