Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Van Horne is a small town in Iowa with a population of 653. Residents earn $77,708 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Van Horne receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Van Horne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Van Horne is $77,708, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Van Horne is $169,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Van Horne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,708 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,088 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,010 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 720 |
| County GDP | $1,137M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,120 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.44% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $169,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,072 |
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,120 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.44% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,615/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0083°N, 92.0897°W |
| County FIPS | 19011 |
Winner: Republican by 33.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |