About Nevada
Nevada, IA is a close-knit town located in central Iowa with an estimated population of 7,082.
Nevada holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,190 residents per square mile.
📰 Nevada News Today
- EERE Success Story—Largest Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in the World Opened in October Department of Energy (.gov) · Aug 14
- Nevada rallies around Starbuck's Drive-In in effort to raise $300K for rebuild weareiowa.com · Aug 11
- Nevada community gathers to support Starbuck's Drive-In after fire KCCI · Aug 12
- Obituary for Melvin Craven Prugh Funeral Service · Aug 3
- RAGBRAI pair renews wedding vows at Vegas-style chapel in Nevada, Iowa The Des Moines Register · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nevada Unique
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,082.
- Easy reach of Ames (8 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nevada
- El Mezcalito — mexican
- Farm Grounds — coffee shop (café)
- Indian Creek Country Club
- Quirks Bar & Grill
- Snack Time
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nevada
- Hertz Family Woods and Nature Preserve reviews ★
- 4-H Park reviews ★
- Cooper Prairie Marsh · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Evergreen Lane (Briggs Terrace) Historical Site reviews ★
- Harrington Park reviews ★
- Hattery Park reviews ★
- Indian Creek Greenbelt Trail reviews ★
- Kiwanis Butterfly Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Kiwanis Park reviews ★
- Krupp Park reviews ★
- Larson Marsh reviews ★
- Mardean Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Nevada
- Central Elementary School
- Nevada High School
- Nevada Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Story County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Brett Barker
Population (2024)7,082
Rank in state#58 of 940
Land area5.95 sq mi
Density1,190/sq mi
Coordinates42.0175, -93.4697