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About Nelson
City in Missouri, United StatesNelson is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 152 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Nelson
The typical Nelson home is worth about $311,000, up 11% in a year, 16% above the Missouri typical home.
Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Nelson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Nelson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marshall (28%), Slater (7%) and Sedalia (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Nelson
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Nelson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Nelson
Full climate →Nelson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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