Nevada 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, the city’s name is pronounced nuh-VAY-duh.
Midwest
Nevada
Story County, IA
Population
6,933
Walk Score
72 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$806
Median home value
$163,500
Founded
1853
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Briggs Terrace · listed 1998
- Nevada Downtown Historic District · listed 2003
Notable landmarks
- East Indian Creek Bridge · listed 1998
- Edwards-Swayze House · listed 1978
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