Van Wert, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 178 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.9%
 
Males: 98  (55.5%)
Females: 80  (44.5%)
Median resident age:

57.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50262.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,001 (it was $34,375 in 2000)
Van Wert:

$53,001
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,768 (it was $16,564 in 2000)

Van Wert city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,974 (it was $38,100 in 2000)
Van Wert:

$66,974
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $96,999; detached houses: $108,369; mobile homes: $43,858
March 2022 cost of living index in Van Wert: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Van Wert, Iowa as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Van Wert is 191 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (28.6%), Dutch (17.9%), English (14.3%), Irish (14.3%), European (10.7%), German (8.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/4/1891

Elevation: 1155 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 538 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,052 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,047 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (50.7 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (118.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (324.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Weldon, IA (1.9 miles),
Decatur City, IA (3.0 miles),
Leon, IA (3.1 miles ),
Grand River, IA (3.1 miles ),
Garden Grove, IA (3.2 miles ),
Le Roy, IA (3.2 miles),
Osceola, IA (3.4 miles ),
Beaconsfield, IA (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 40.87 N, Longitude: 93.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Van Wert, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Van Wert, IA in 2022
Van Wert satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Van Wert, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (17.4%)
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Food (9.1%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (13.7%)
  • Food (9.6%)
  • Truck transportation (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (22.0%)
  • Health care (18.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.9%)
  • Food (8.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Van Wert, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.4%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (13.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.8%)

Average climate in Van Wert, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Van Wert-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Van Wert city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 18.5 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Van Wert-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 270% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 351.0 miles away from Van Wert center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 402.9 miles away from Van Wert center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 356.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 356.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 344.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 322.7 miles away from Van Wert center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Decatur County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Van Wert topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Van Wert:

  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • LEON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • WESTVIEW ACRES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • MOSAIC-MCLANE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)

Amtrak station near Van Wert:

  • 12 miles: OSCEOLA (MAIN & E. CLAY STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Van Wert:

  • Drake University (about 52 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 59 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 68 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 75 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 80 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Iowa State University (about 81 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 94 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Van Wert: Van Wert Emergency Medical Services (A), Van Wert City Hall (B), Van Wert Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Van Wert include: Assembly of God Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Decatur County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Van Wert:

Marital status in Van Wert, IA
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 19.4%

For population 25 years and over in Van Wert:

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Van Wert, IA (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,38316
Other6324
Mainline Protestant6308
Catholic1952
None5,617-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Decatur County:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Decatur County:

7.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Decatur County:

26.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Van Wert:

45.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Van Wert:

43.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

31.4
State:

28.6

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Van Wert:

8.0%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Van Wert:

26.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Van Wert:

49.5%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Van Wert, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$5,298$63,5760$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$377
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$180
Totals for Government 1$5,298$63,5769$557

Van Wert government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $29,000 ($162.92)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($67.42)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($61.80)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($56.18)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($44.94)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($11.24)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($11.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($11.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($11.24)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $101,000 ($567.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($33.71)

Van Wert government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $23,000 ($129.21)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $9,000 ($50.56)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($67.42)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($11.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $101,000 ($567.42)
    Highways: $24,000 ($134.83)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($101.12)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($78.65)

Van Wert government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $108,000 ($606.74)

Strongest AM radio stations in Van Wert:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Van Wert:

  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 262ft / 79.5mTotal length
  • 40,740Total average daily traffic
  • 11,671Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Van Wert, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Van Wert, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Van Wert)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1 Km Sw Exit I35 (Lat: 40.868056 Lon: -93.804944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85 m, Overall height: 91 m, Call Sign: KUV804,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.640 MHz, 155.640 MHz, 155.790 MHz, 155.790 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2022, Expiration Date: 04/02/2032, Certifier: Jerry Remhof, Registrant: Iowa State Department Of Public Safety Communications, 215 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: (515) 275-6095, Fax: (515) 281-6761, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, 1/8 Mi Sw Of Van Wert Interchange On I-35 (Lat: 40.868028 Lon: -93.804917), Overall height: 85.3 m, Call Sign: WNEE996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.700 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/1994, Expiration Date: 04/07/1999, Cancellation Date: 01/25/1999, Phone: (515) 281-3175

  • VAN WERT DPS, 1/8 Mi Sw Exit I35 (Lat: 40.868056 Lon: -93.805000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85 m, Overall height: 91 m, Call Sign: WRCG561, Licensee ID: L00026454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2018, Expiration Date: 09/25/2028, Certifier: Heath Hove, Registrant: State Of Iowa, 215 East 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: (515) 725-6234, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A 150 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9082D, N9082D, N-9082D, Serial Number: 18-6450, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 12/15/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 10/16/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Garry E Leahy, 22480 140th St, Van Wert, IA 50262

Most common first names in Van Wert, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James577.0 years
Paul578.0 years
John478.5 years
William482.5 years
Earl378.3 years
Donald369.0 years
David377.0 years
Mary383.3 years
Edith280.5 years
Harley281.0 years
Most common last names in Van Wert, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Fry878.1 years
Redman586.6 years
Devore483.2 years
Jones378.0 years
Kinzie364.0 years
Schuldt372.4 years
Hatfield281.5 years
Grant275.0 years
Grimm274.5 years
Fletchall268.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Van Wert, IA
  • 75.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 1.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Van Wert, IA
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Van Wert compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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