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Nevada, MO
City in Vernon County, Missouri.
Population
7,925
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
873
ZIP codes
0
Nevada and its ZIP codes
Nevada at a glance
- Nevada is about 9.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $42,813 a year, 39% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,700 (47% below Missouri) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Nevada, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nevada, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,813
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$122,700
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,283), Irish Americans (948), Italian Americans (430).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Nevada.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,899
7,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,948 per person
How people get to work
Nevada, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nevada, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nevada, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Nevada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiloVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MoundvilleTown | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WalkerCity | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| MetzTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BronaughCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RichardsTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SheldonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HarwoodVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| StotesburyTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Garland, KSCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Rich HillCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Schell CityCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| El Dorado SpringsCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| Fort Scott, KSCity | 20 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nevada, MO in?
- Nevada is in Vernon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Nevada, MO?
- About 7,925 people live in Nevada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nevada?
- Nearby places include Milo (6.3 mi), Moundville (7.5 mi), Walker (7.8 mi), Deerfield (8.6 mi), Metz (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023