Van Meter Township, IA
Living in Van Meter Township
Bikeability11
Walkability11
Commute72
Public Transit20
Affordability49
Public Safety86
Airports44
Hospitals78
Colleges72
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Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+422 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$97kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office23%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$212kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$713Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity22%
LP gas25%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Meter Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Van Meter Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Meter Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding41
Tornado23
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Meter Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Meter Township, IA
Des Moines Christian School
10 miles, NE
Dallas Center Christian School
10 miles, N
Montessori Children's House
11 miles, E
Iowa Christian Academy
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Van Meter Township, IA
Drake University
16 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
17 miles, E
Grand View University
19 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Meter Township, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S
Broadlawns Medical Center
17 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Van Meter Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
15 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
102 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
106 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
118 miles, E