Van Meter, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Van Meter is a community in Dallas County, Iowa, home to about 1,628 people spread across 4.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $54,758 a year, and a typical home is worth about $264,000. About 58.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 96.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 60 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Van Meter ranks number 201 of 1,017 in population, number 11 in median household income, number 74 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Van Meter typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 38 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | De Soto, IA | 3.5 mi. | 1,041 |
| 2. | Waukee, IA | 5.5 mi. | 29,236 |
| 3. | Adel, IA | 6.8 mi. | 6,430 |
| 4. | West Des Moines, IA | 8.6 mi. | 71,083 |
| 5. | Earlham, IA | 9.4 mi. | 1,528 |
| 6. | Clive, IA | 9.7 mi. | 19,012 |
| 7. | Cumming, IA | 9.8 mi. | 545 |
| 8. | Dallas Center, IA | 11.3 mi. | 2,161 |
What is the population of Van Meter, Iowa?
Van Meter has a population of about 1,628 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Van Meter, Iowa in?
Van Meter is located in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Van Meter, Iowa?
The median home value in Van Meter is about $264,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Van Meter, Iowa?
The median personal income in Van Meter is about $54,758 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Van Meter, Iowa?
Since 1950, 60 tornadoes have been recorded in Dallas County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Van Meter, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 38 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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