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Nevada, MO

Nevada, MO.

Population: 12,824 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nevada, MO is $168,221 — up 8.4% over the past year. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$168,221

Median home value

+8.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$168,221
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+36.3%
5-year appreciation
+55.7%
10-year appreciation
+55.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$168,221
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
56
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, NEVADA R-V
Schools include
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL, TRUMAN ELEM., BENTON ELEM., BRYAN ELEM., NEVADA HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (18 mi)
National parks include
Fort Scott National Historic Site, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Nevada Municipal Airport (NVD) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+43 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,171
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
54.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,116
Average weekly wage
$845
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NevadaState medianUS median
Median home value$168,221$244,663$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,171$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Nevada, MO?
$168,221.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Nevada, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Nevada, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nevada, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nevada, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nevada, MO?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Nevada, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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