Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Nevada is a small city in Iowa with a population of 6,952. Residents earn $75,221 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nevada receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Nevada stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Nevada is $75,221, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Nevada is $177,800, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $884 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Nevada experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,221 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,378 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,204 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,259 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,066 |
| County GDP | $7,790M |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 275 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,724 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.22% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $177,800 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,163 |
| Median List Price | $294,900 |
| Median List Price | $294,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $198 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $884 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,724 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.22% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,947/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0175°N, 93.4697°W |
| County FIPS | 19169 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.6% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Retail Stores | 275 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |