Nevada, IA

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):

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 Public Libraries

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Nevada Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Nevada residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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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