Van Meter Community School District, IA
Living in Van Meter CSD
Bikeability15
Walkability24
Commute72
Public Transit25
Affordability41
Public Safety81
Airports44
Hospitals78
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation+181 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
40%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate29%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$117kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$284kMedian Home Value+$78k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$771Median Monthly Rent+$229 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity22%
LP gas27%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Meter CSD
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Van Meter CSD
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| 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 CSD
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Meter Community School District, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Meter Community School District, IA
Montessori Children's House
10 miles, NE
Des Moines Christian School
10 miles, NE
Iowa Christian Academy
10 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Van Meter Community School District, IA
Drake University
15 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
16 miles, E
Grand View University
18 miles, NE
Simpson College
21 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Meter Community School District, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SW
Broadlawns Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Van Meter Community School District, IA
Des Moines International Airport
13 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
104 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
106 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
117 miles, E