Nevada, IA

Nevada, Iowa

Introduction to Nevada, Iowa

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

Nevada History

Nevada is the county seat of Story County, which was established in 1846. In 1853, the county was named in honor of Joseph Story, a Supreme Court Justice. Nevada was founded by Johnson Edgar on October 12, 1853. The city was named by Joseph Thrift. It was named for the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Nevada and nearby Attractions

• Brunnier Art Museum
• Octagon Center for the Arts
• Big Creek State Park
• Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace
• Farm House Museum

Things To Do In Nevada

Tourists can visit the Brunnier Art Museum and the Octagon Center for Arts. The Hattery Park, Mardean Park, and Kiwanis Park also offer a number of recreational facilities. There are a number of churches in the city including the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Assembly of God Church. The Nevada Public Library is a delight for the booklovers. The city celebrates the local festival of Lincoln Highway Days in August every year.

Nevada Transportation

Air transportation is available from Des Moines International Airport.

Nevada Higher Education

Iowa State University, Des Moines Community College, Drake University, Iowa Central Community College, and other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Nevada, IA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Nevada Almanac

Nevada Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Nevada Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Nevada, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Nevada Public Libraries

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Nevada High Schools (2004)

NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL
1001 15TH ST
515-382-3521
Serves 472 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Nevada Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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