Van Meter, IA
Living in Van Meter
Bikeability
12
Walkability
17
Commute
78
Public Transit
21
Affordability
69
Public Safety
87
Airports
43
Hospitals
78
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
+40 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$94k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K26%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office32%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$169k
Median Home Value
+$33k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$682
Median Monthly Rent
+$109 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached80%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K8%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity19%
LP gas5%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Meter
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Van Meter
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Meter
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado23
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Meter, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Meter, IA
Des Moines Christian School
10 miles, NE
Montessori Children's House
11 miles, NE
Iowa Christian Academy
11 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Van Meter, IA
Drake University
16 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
17 miles, E
Grand View University
19 miles, E
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
22 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Meter, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
17 miles, E
Broadlawns Medical Center
17 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Van Meter, IA
Des Moines International Airport
15 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
102 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
107 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
118 miles, E