Vinton, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Vinton is a community in Benton County, Iowa, home to about 4,948 people spread across 4.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,985 a year, and a typical home is worth about $152,300. About 43.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Vinton ranks number 87 of 1,017 in population, number 476 in median household income, number 327 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Vinton typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 34 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Garrison, IA | 6.2 mi. | 286 |
| 2. | Mount Auburn, IA | 7.4 mi. | 172 |
| 3. | Urbana, IA | 8.6 mi. | 1,639 |
| 4. | Shellsburg, IA | 9.3 mi. | 868 |
| 5. | Brandon, IA | 10.6 mi. | 307 |
| 6. | Van Horne, IA | 11.2 mi. | 612 |
| 7. | Newhall, IA | 12.1 mi. | 996 |
| 8. | Center Point, IA | 12.7 mi. | 2,562 |
What is the population of Vinton, Iowa?
Vinton has a population of about 4,948 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Vinton, Iowa in?
Vinton is located in Benton County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Vinton, Iowa?
The median home value in Vinton is about $152,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Vinton, Iowa?
The median personal income in Vinton is about $40,985 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Vinton, Iowa?
Since 1950, 46 tornadoes have been recorded in Benton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Vinton, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 34 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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