Nevada, IA
Living in Nevada
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute90
Public Transit4
Affordability83
Public Safety90
Airports33
Hospitals80
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation+1 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$57 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nevada
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Nevada
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nevada
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado15
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nevada, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nevada, IA
Ames Christian School
8 miles, W
Ankeny Christian Academy
21 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School
22 miles, W
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Nevada, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nevada, IA
Story County Hospital
2 miles, SE
Mary Greeley Medical Center
8 miles, W
Boone County Hospital
21 miles, W
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Nevada, IA
Des Moines International Airport
35 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
66 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
91 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
135 miles, W