Nevada
City in Story County, Iowa
Nevada is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 6,925 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colo, 7.7 miles E.
- 6,925residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.7 km²
- 1,142 / sq mipopulation density
- 50201ZIP code
About Nevada
Nevada ( niv-AY-də) is a city in and the county seat of Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,925 in the 2020 census, an increase from 6,658 in 2000. Nevada is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area. Nevada is the second-most populous city in Story County. The city’s name is pronounced differently from the state of Nevada. Instead of nuh-VAD-uh (using a short "a"), the city’s name is pronounced nuh-VAY-duh.
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Living in Nevada
- Median household income
- $75,094
- Median home value
- $182,400
- Median rent
- $953/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Nevada had 6,925 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,925 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,142 per sq mi (441 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nevada at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Story County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,925 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.06 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0181° N, 93.4693° W |
| ZIP code | 50201 |
| Official website | cityofnevadaiowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1955695 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nevada
- Colo7.7 mi E
- Ames7.9 mi W
- Cambridge8.8 mi SW
- Maxwell9.5 mi SE
- Roland10.4 mi N
- Huxley10.6 mi SW
- McCallsburg10.9 mi N
- Gilbert10.9 mi NW
- Kelley11.1 mi SW
- Collins11.5 mi SE
- Story City13.1 mi NW
- Zearing13.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nevada
What county is Nevada in?
Nevada is in Story County, Iowa.
What is the population of Nevada, IA?
6,925 people lived in Nevada at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nevada, IA?
The ZIP code of Nevada is 50201.
What is the elevation of Nevada?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nevada?
Colo (7.7 mi), Ames (7.9 mi), Cambridge (8.8 mi), Maxwell (9.5 mi), Roland (10.4 mi).
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