Van Wert, IA
Living in Van Wert
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability93
Public Safety96
Airports60
Hospitals70
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
142Population-100 (2010–19)
60 y Median Age+25 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate42%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree8%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone36%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K41%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector85%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office26%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$59kMedian Home Value+$9.8k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$627 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K48%
$150K to $199K8%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Wert
United States45
Iowa35
Decatur County10
Property Crime in Van Wert
United States48
Iowa43
Decatur County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Wert
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Wert, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Wert, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
8 miles, SE
Zadie Creek School
23 miles, S
Poverty Ridge Amish School
26 miles, S
Mayflower Heritage Christian
32 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Van Wert, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
19 miles, S
Simpson College
36 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
51 miles, N
Drake University
51 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Wert, IA
Decatur County Hospital
9 miles, S
Clarke County Hospital
11 miles, N
Ringgold County Hospital
25 miles, SW
Wayne County Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Van Wert, IA
Des Moines International Airport
46 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
113 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
119 miles, SW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
129 miles, NE