Nevada, MO GIS Map
Nevada is a city in Vernon County, Missouri, with a population of about 8,078. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Vernon County
- Population
- 8,078
- Elevation
- 875 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.8392, -94.3547
- ZIP code
- 64772
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Nevada, MO
Nevada is a city in and the county seat of Vernon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,212 at the 2020 census. The local government has a council-manager model.
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Cities Near Nevada
GIS Data for Nevada, MO
The Nevada map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Nevada without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Nevada Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
7,925
Households
3,365
Median household income
$42,813
Median age
39.1 years
Median home value
$122,700
Median gross rent
$720/mo
Owner-occupied homes
52.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
Below poverty level
27.8%
Land area
9.1 sq mi
Population density
873 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Nevada
Nevada Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
8,386
April 2020 (estimates base)
8,226
July 2024 estimate
8,294
Change 2010-2020
-1.9%
Change 2020-2024
+0.8%
Photos of Nevada
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Nevada
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Nevada.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Commerce Dr | 120 Commerce Dr, 64772 | Leased | 5,200 | Dec 2026 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Nevada
General soil map unit at the city center: Parsons-Barden-Barco
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 97 cm
- Min. annual water table depth
- 76 cm
Soil Components
- Barden36%
Alfisols · Aquollic Hapludalfs
- Barco26%
Ultisols · Humic Hapludults
- Parsons11%
Alfisols · Mollic Albaqualfs
- Collinsville9%
Mollisols · Lithic Hapludolls
- Barco8%
Ultisols · Humic Hapludults
- Verdigris5%
Mollisols · Cumulic Hapludolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Nevada
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Nevada Wtp, Mo weather station, elevation 871 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
6.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 75 | 84 | 89 | 88 | 80 | 69 | 56 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 58 | 46 | 35 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 1.77 | 2.07 | 3.41 | 5.20 | 6.77 | 5.35 | 4.74 | 3.83 | 4.60 | 3.45 | 3.06 | 2.22 |
| Snow in | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Nevada
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Vernon County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 46 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- DroughtRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Nevada FAQ
What county is Nevada in?
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Nevada, Missouri is located in Vernon County.
What is the population of Nevada?
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Nevada has a population of about 8,078, making it the number 44 of the 44 Missouri cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Nevada?
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The elevation of Nevada is approximately 875 feet (267 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Nevada?
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The ZIP code for Nevada is 64772.
What time zone is Nevada in?
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Nevada is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Nevada from Jefferson City?
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Nevada is about 129 miles from Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, in a straight line.
How far is Nevada from Kansas City?
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Nevada is about 88 miles from Kansas City, the largest city in Missouri listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Nevada?
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Cities near Nevada include Fort Scott, KS (19 miles); Pittsburg, KS (35 miles); Carthage, MO (46 miles); Joplin, MO (53 miles); Iola, KS (57 miles).
Local notes for Nevada, MO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.