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Nevada, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 8,205 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.7%
 
Males: 3,775  (46.0%)
Females: 4,430  (54.0%)
Median resident age:

38.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64772.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,572 (it was $25,774 in 2000)
Nevada:

$43,572
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,957 (it was $15,118 in 2000)

Nevada city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,597 (it was $57,500 in 2000)
Nevada:

$112,597
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $147,433; detached houses: $144,963; townhouses or other attached units: $155,581

Median gross rent in 2022: $704.

March 2022 cost of living index in Nevada: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.4%
(23.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Nevada, MO (2022)
    • 7,23288.6%White alone
    • 4505.5%Two or more races
    • 3454.2%Hispanic
    • 941.2%Black alone
    • 410.5%Asian alone
    • 120.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.01%Other race alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 52 registered sex offenders living in Nevada, Missouri as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nevada is 162 to 1.


Crime rates in Nevada by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		2
(24.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(12.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(12.1)		0
(0.0)		2
(24.5)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		3
(36.1)		4
(47.7)		3
(35.6)		3
(36.0)		4
(49.3)		3
(36.3)		2
(24.2)		6
(72.9)		5
(61.0)		2
(24.6)		8
(97.1)		13
(157.7)		18
(220.1)		22
(268.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		4
(48.2)		4
(47.7)		7
(83.2)		9
(108.1)		4
(49.3)		2
(24.2)		7
(84.6)		4
(48.6)		7
(85.4)		4
(49.3)		1
(12.1)		5
(60.6)		3
(36.7)		1
(12.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		35
(421.7)		58
(691.6)		51
(606.0)		37
(444.3)		38
(468.6)		57
(690.3)		75
(906.3)		48
(583.2)		48
(585.5)		38
(468.2)		11
(133.5)		121
(1,467)		68
(831.6)		52
(635.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		73
(879.6)		108
(1,288)		121
(1,438)		140
(1,681)		146
(1,800)		120
(1,453)		118
(1,426)		110
(1,337)		98
(1,195)		78
(961.1)		50
(607.0)		51
(618.5)		33
(403.6)		39
(476.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		474
(5,712)		370
(4,412)		468
(5,561)		684
(8,213)		570
(7,028)		424
(5,135)		446
(5,390)		426
(5,176)		458
(5,587)		370
(4,559)		389
(4,723)		388
(4,705)		376
(4,598)		371
(4,534)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		21
(253.0)		21
(250.4)		29
(344.6)		44
(528.3)		40
(493.2)		25
(302.8)		24
(290.0)		18
(218.7)		35
(426.9)		24
(295.7)		22
(267.1)		38
(460.8)		49
(599.2)		32
(391.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)		3
(36.1)		2
(23.8)		5
(59.4)		2
(24.0)		2
(24.7)		10
(121.1)		3
(36.3)		3
(36.5)		8
(97.6)		3
(37.0)		1
(12.1)		1
(12.1)		3
(36.7)		2
(24.4)
City-Data.com crime index486.2477.5525.3638.6594.6505.8564.6532.0532.8401.4385.1706.2662.5591.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Nevada, MO

Crime rate in Nevada detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 25 (21 officers - 16 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.55
Missouri average:

2.48
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Ancestries: American (30.7%), German (10.2%), English (6.0%), Irish (5.5%), Scottish (5.1%), European (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1880

Elevation: 880 feet

Land area: 8.93 square miles.

Population density: 919 people per square mile   (low).

Nevada, Missouri map

140 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.7%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $899 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,074 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (73.7 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (86.1 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (374.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Milo, MO (2.6 miles),
Moundville, MO (2.7 miles),
Walker, MO (2.8 miles ),
Deerfield, MO (2.9 miles),
Metz, MO (3.4 miles),
Bronaugh, MO (3.4 miles ),
Richards, MO (3.5 miles),
Sheldon, MO (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.84 N, Longitude: 94.36 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,443 (+29.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,634 (81.2%)

Area code: 417

Distribution of median household income in Nevada, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Nevada, MO in 2022
Nevada satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 19 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2021: 16 buildings, average cost: $83,600
  • 2020: 11 buildings, average cost: $109,900
  • 2019: 13 buildings, average cost: $89,200
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2017: 10 buildings, average cost: $80,600
  • 2016: 15 buildings, average cost: $82,700
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $73,300
  • 2014: 10 buildings, average cost: $111,600
  • 2013: 11 buildings, average cost: $58,400
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $120,400
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $63,000
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $78,700
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $79,600
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $99,800
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $88,100
  • 2005: 21 buildings, average cost: $80,200
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $73,400
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $87,300
  • 2001: 16 buildings, average cost: $87,900
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $87,900
  • 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $87,900
  • 1998: 22 buildings, average cost: $54,500
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $62,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Nevada, MO residents
Average permit cost in Nevada, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Historical population in Nevada, MO
Historical housing units in Nevada, MO
Most common industries in Nevada, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.6%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.4%)
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Nevada, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)

Average climate in Nevada, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Nevada, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.4. This is about average.

City:

64.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.49. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.49
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.44. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.44
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Nevada-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the Nevada city center killed 4 people and injured 30 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 5/17/1995, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Nevada-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 593% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 172.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 208.2 miles away from Nevada center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 186.3 miles away from Nevada center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 183.3 miles away from Nevada center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 257.5 miles away from Nevada center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 207.2 miles away from Nevada center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Vernon County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Nevada topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Nevada:

  • HEARTLAND BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES (1500 WEST ASHLAND)
  • NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Government - Local, 800 S ASH ST)
  • NEVADA STATE HOSPITAL (ASH STREET AT HIGHLAND)
  • NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH AGENCY (800 SOUTH ASH)
  • CHRISTIAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF NEVADA (700 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE)
  • MEDICALODGES NEVADA (1210 WEST ASHLAND)
  • MOORE-FEW CARE CENTER (901 SOUTH ADAMS)
  • PAUL L AND MARTHA BARONE CARE CENTER (2102 NORTH ASH STREET)

Airports and heliports located in Nevada:

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Colleges/Universities in Nevada:

  • Cottey College (Full-time enrollment: 298; Location: 1000 W Austin; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.cottey.edu)
  • Nevada Regional Technical Center (Full-time enrollment: 23; Location: 2015 North West Street; Public; Website: www.nevada.k12.mo.us)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nevada:

  • Pittsburg State University (about 37 miles; Pittsburg, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,838)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 52 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 55 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • Allen County Community College (about 58 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
  • Crowder College (about 72 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 72 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 73 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)

Public high schools in Nevada:

  • NEVADA HIGH (Students: 796, Location: 800 W HICKORY ST, Grades: 9-12)
  • HEARTLAND R-V SCH. (Students: 44, Location: 1500 W ASHLAND, Grades: 2-12)
  • CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL (Location: 901 N OLIVE ST, Grades: KG-12)
  • NEVADA REGIONAL TECH.-CTR. (Location: 900 W ASHLAND ST, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Nevada:

  • TRUMAN ELEM. (Students: 588, Location: 901 W ASHLAND, Grades: 3-5)
  • NEVADA MIDDLE (Students: 578, Location: 900 N OLIVE ST, Grades: 6-8)
  • BENTON ELEM. (Students: 180, Location: 500 E VERNON ST, Grades: 2)
  • BRYAN ELEM. (Location: 400 W LEE ST, Grades: PK-1)

Private elementary/middle schools in Nevada:

  • ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 41, Location: 330 N MAIN ST, Grades: PK-5)
  • BIBLE BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 7, Location: 18770 E 54 HWY, Grades: UG-8)
See full list of schools located in Nevada

Library in Nevada:

  • NEVADA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $237,483; Location: 212 WEST WALNUT STREET; 26,535 books; 844 audio materials; 1,393 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 50 print serial subscriptions; 11 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Nevada: Nevada Country Club (A), Nevada Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Nevada include: First Christian Church (A), United Methodist Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), Heritage Baptist Church (D), Countryside Assembly of God Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Deepwood Cemetery (1), Nevada State Hospital Cemetery (2), Newton Cemetery (3), Callaway Cemetery (4), Mount Calvary Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Katy Allen Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Willow Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Nevada include: Marmaduke Park (1), George Lyons Park (2), Walton Park (3), Centennial Park (4), Radio Springs Park (5), Spring Street Park (6), Postlethwaite Park (7), Twin Lakes Park (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Bushwhacker - Museum (212 West Walnut Street), Bushwhacker - Jail (Museums; 231 North Main Street).

Hotels: Days Inn Nevada MO (2345 East Marvel Road), Country Inn-Suites Nevada (2520 East Austin), Comfort Inn (2345 E Marvel Rd), Econo Lodge Nevada (1401 East Austin Boulevard), Best Western Rambler Motel (1401 East Austin Boulevard), Country Inn & Suites by Carlson-Nevada (2520 East Austin Boulevard).

Courts: Vernon - County - Bridge Department- Custodian- Highway Barn- Courthouse- Bridge Depart (200 North Colorado), Vernon - County - Courthouse- Custodian (Court House Custodia), Vernon County - Custodian- Clerk's Ofc (Courthouse), Vernon County - Court House- Jail- Custodian (230 West Cherry Street).

Birthplace of: John Huston - (1906-1987), film director, Ralph Eberhart - General, Sue Thompson - Country singer, Harry J. Lloyd - Businessman, Eva Bowring - Politician, Patricia Breckenridge - Politician, Virginia Dehn - Painter.

Vernon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Nevada in 2010:

  • 286 people in college/university student housing
  • 263 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 105 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 95 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 48 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 22 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 7 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Nevada in 2000:

  • 337 people in nursing homes
  • 251 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 152 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled
  • 123 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 35 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 12 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Banks with branches in Nevada (2011 data):

  • Metz Banking Company: at 123 North Osage Boulevard, branch established on 1906/09/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $64.2 mil, Deposits: $57.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices
  • Bank of America, National Association: Nevada Branch at 401 E. Austin Branch, branch established on 1869/06/19. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Great Southern Bank: Nevada Branch at 201 East Cherry Street, branch established on 1928/01/02. Info updated 2012/02/03: Bank assets: $3,788.7 mil, Deposits: $2,986.3 mil, headquarters in Reeds Spring, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 109 total offices, Holding Company: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.
  • The First National Bank of Nevada, Missouri: The First National Bank Of Nevada, Missouri at 100 W. Walnut St, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2010/06/01: Bank assets: $88.9 mil, Deposits: $76.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: 1889 Bancshares, Inc.
  • Heritage State Bank: at 1625 Hedges Plaza, branch established on 1911/06/11. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $117.1 mil, Deposits: $93.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Shelbank Corporation
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Nevada Branch at 200 East Cherry, branch established on 1997/11/14. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Nevada:

Marital status in Nevada, MO
  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 35.4%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 10.3%
  • Divorced: 17.0%

For population 25 years and over in Nevada:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Nevada
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Nevada, MO (based on Vernon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,24036
Mainline Protestant1,61811
Catholic5422
Other5223
None11,237-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Vernon County:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Vernon County:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

7.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Vernon County:

9.5%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Vernon County:

13.5%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.8%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Nevada:

48.3%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Nevada:

18.9%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Nevada:

10.0%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Nevada:

6.9
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Nevada:

34.7%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Nevada:

57.9%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Nevada:

78.0%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Nevada, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Hospitals 352$1,868,116$63,68676$167,812
Police Protection - Officers 5$18,587$44,6090$0
Other and Unallocable 3$9,101$36,4041$359
Firefighters 3$12,140$48,5600$0
Parks and Recreation 2$5,268$31,6083$2,770
Solid Waste Management 1$774$9,2880$0
Water Supply 1$2,673$32,0760$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,879$58,5480$0
Financial Administration 1$4,438$53,2560$0
Sewerage 1$3,307$39,6840$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,446$41,3520$0
Police - Other 1$2,817$33,8040$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$4,059
Totals for Government 372$1,935,546$62,43781$175,000

Nevada government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $336,000 ($40.95)
    Sewerage: $197,000 ($24.01)
  • Current Operations - Hospitals: $37,766,000 ($4602.80)
    Police Protection: $2,795,000 ($340.65)
    Water Utilities: $1,989,000 ($242.41)
    Sewerage: $1,209,000 ($147.35)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,141,000 ($139.06)
    Regular Highways: $927,000 ($112.98)
    Central Staff Services: $715,000 ($87.14)
    Financial Administration: $600,000 ($73.13)
    Health - Other: $151,000 ($18.40)
    General Public Buildings: $135,000 ($16.45)
    General - Other: $111,000 ($13.53)
    Air Transportation: $13,000 ($1.58)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,024,000 ($368.56)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,215,000 ($148.08)
    Regular Highways: $576,000 ($70.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $100,000 ($12.19)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $20,726,000 ($2526.02)

Nevada government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Hospital Public: $37,031,000 ($4513.22)
    Other: $8,199,000 ($999.27)
    Sewerage: $1,628,000 ($198.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $306,000 ($37.29)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $30,644,000 ($3734.80)
    Interest Earnings: $1,980,000 ($241.32)
    Fines and Forfeits: $101,000 ($12.31)
    Sale of Property: $43,000 ($5.24)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,767,000 ($337.23)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $116,000 ($14.14)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.12)
  • Tax - Property: $5,677,000 ($691.90)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $854,000 ($104.08)
    Other License: $97,000 ($11.82)

Nevada government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $47,119,000 ($5742.72)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,356,000 ($5527.85)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $30,000,000 ($3656.31)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $28,000,000 ($3412.55)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,000,000 ($243.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,763,000 ($214.87)

Nevada government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $17,346,000 ($2114.08)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $34,678,000 ($4226.45)
Businesses in Nevada, MO
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1McDonald's1
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Burger King1RadioShack1
Chevrolet1SAS Shoes1
Dairy Queen1SONIC Drive-In1
Domino's Pizza1Sears1
FedEx2Subway1
Ford1Super 81
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
Hardee's1U-Haul2
KFC1UPS2
La-Z-Boy1Walmart1
Lane Furniture1YMCA1
MasterBrand Cabinets3

Strongest AM radio stations in Nevada:

  • KNEM (1240 AM; 0 kW; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKLL (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nevada:

  • K206CH (89.1 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)
  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KESM-FM (105.5 FM; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Nevada:

  • KOAM-TV (Channel 7; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Nevada fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Nevada fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 85Number of bridges
  • 833ft / 254mTotal length
  • $11,903,000Total costs
  • 171,526Total average daily traffic
  • 51,540Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Nevada, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 161960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 211990-1999
  • 102000-2009
  • 122010-2019
  • 42020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Nevada, MO
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Nevada)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 165 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Nevada, MO)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Nevada)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 15 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Nevada)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 70. The highest number of fire incidents - 116 took place in 2002, and the least - 36 in 2011. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Nevada, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (42.3%), and Outside Fires (41.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Nevada, MO
    • 50542.3%Structure Fires
    • 49441.4%Outside Fires
    • 18115.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 141.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Nevada, MO

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Nevada, Missouri:

  • Super 8 Motel, PO Box 529, Nevada, Missouri 64772 , Phone: (417) 667-8880, Fax: (417) 667-8883
  • Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, 2345 E Marvel Rd, Nevada, Missouri 64772 , Phone: (417) 667-6777, Fax: (417) 667-6135
  • Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Nevada, Mo, 2520 E Austin, Nevada, Missouri 64772 , Phone: (417) 667-9292, Fax: (417) 667-2186
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 311 S Johnson Dr, Nevada, Missouri 64772 , Phone: (417) 283-6177, Fax: (417) 283-6188
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Nevada, Missouri
Most common first names in Nevada, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary16079.9 years
William12574.7 years
John11476.6 years
James10672.6 years
Charles8973.1 years
Robert8870.8 years
George8275.9 years
Helen6375.8 years
Ruth5680.2 years
Harry5179.2 years
Most common last names in Nevada, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith9475.5 years
Johnson5376.4 years
Jones3976.5 years
Davis3979.8 years
Williams3873.9 years
Thomas3476.5 years
Brown3375.7 years
Miller3279.8 years
Wilson2878.7 years
Moore2779.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nevada, MO
  • 60.9%Utility gas
  • 33.9%Electricity
  • 3.1%Wood
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Nevada, MO
  • 49.9%Utility gas
  • 49.3%Electricity
  • 0.8%No fuel used


Nevada compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Nevada on our top lists:

  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: health care and social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of thefts per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded (population 1,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: healthcare support occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards (population 1,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health care and social assistance (population 5,000+)"
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