Van Meter, Iowa

Population 1,520

Van Meter is located in Dallas County, IA. The population is 1,520, making Van Meter the 6th largest city in Dallas County.

There are 3 public schools in Van Meter with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Van Meter is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Van Meter is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Van Meter property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Van Meter include Van Meter Township, De Soto and Jefferson Township.

Van Meter Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 3.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.7%

Crime Rate

67.32% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 54
  • Violent Crimes: 62
  • Robbery: 4
  • Burglary: 115
  • Property Crime: 759
  • Larceny Theft: 590

Registered Offenders

2.84% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Van Meter
  • 13.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

0 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.1%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Van Meter, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Van Meter's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Van Meter, IA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Van Meter, IA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $667
  • 1 Bedroom: $780
  • 2 Bedrooms: $947
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,297
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,377

Zip Codes

50003 50038 50261

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Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Van Meter, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.55°
  • February 25.88°
  • March 41.22°
  • April 52.37°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 66.1°
  • October 52.75°
  • November 42°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Van Meter, IA

Earthquakes
Van Meter, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Van Meter, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Van Meter, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Van Meter, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Van Meter, IA: $80,000

Unemployment

Unemployment in Van Meter is 2.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.24%
White Collar - 68.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

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8 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Van Meter, IA

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Van Meter, IA

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Van Meter, IA
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