Nevada, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Nevada, MO
At a Glance
How Nevada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nevada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nevada a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nevada residents earn a median household income of $45,799 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,833. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nevada is $100,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,151. Median rent is $716/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Nevada reports 556 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,833/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nevada has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.