Nevada, Missouri
Nevada is a city of 7,925 people in Vernon County, Missouri, founded in 1855.
Why visit Nevada
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Century 6 Cinemas, Fox Playhouse, Infirmary Building, Missouri State Hospital Number 3 and Vernon County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Nevada
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nevada
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.
From the Wikipedia article Nevada, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Infirmary Building, Missouri State Hospital Number 3
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic hospital building located at Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Vernon County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Courthouse in Missouri, United States
Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes10
Los Sauces
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
117 South Centennial Boulevard, Nevada
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
History
When French explorers entered the region in the late 17th century, they encountered the indigenous Osage people, who controlled a vast area extending west from present-day Saint Louis, including territories now within several states. The Osage Village State Historic Site, formerly known as the Carrington Osage Village Site, is located on a hilltop above the Osage River valley. Archeological evidence shows an Osage band that lived there had nearly 200 lodges and an estimated population of 2,000 to 3,000; they occupied the area from about 1700–1775. They were the most influential people in the region and were integral to the fur trade.
After the United States acquired the territory west of the Mississippi River in the Louisiana Purchase, through the rest of the 19th century, it stole the Osage lands, and forced the Osage to cede their lands and remove to Indian Territory. This site has been designated as a National Historic Landmark for its significance to the Osage people and American history.
Nevada was originally called "Hog Eye" by European-American settlers, and under that name was platted in 1855. The town's name was changed to Nevada by circuit and county clerk DeWitt C. Hunter, after Nevada City, California, where he had been a gold miner.
From the History section of Nevada, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship17
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
330 North Main Street, Nevada
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.2 mi
1101 North Olive Street, Nevada
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare2
Map of Nevada
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nevada Wtp (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Vernon County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Nevada Municipal Airport (NVD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- El Dorado Springs 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Fort Scott 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Lamar 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Butler 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Appleton City 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Stockton 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Frontenac 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Pittsburg 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Girard 36 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Adrian 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- VernonCountyCourthouse, Art davis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ash Place from SE 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- VernonCountyCourthouse front, Art davis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bushwhacker Museum from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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