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Nevada, IA


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Nevada, Iowa

Nevada, Iowa, in Story county, is 8 miles E of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 138 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 6,658 people lived in Nevada.

The People and Families of Nevada

In Nevada, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nevada had a median family income of $48,700. Significantly, more adults in Nevada have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Iowa.

Political Inclinations

Nevada residents donated more money ($4,250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Nevada Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Nevada are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Nevada, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Nevada is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Nevada strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Nevada College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Nevada Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Nevada Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Nevada Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Nevada, IA

Comparing Nevada to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens63
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime64

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