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Van Horne, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Benton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
653 Population 702/sq mi density
$77,708 Median Income $35,088 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $284,072 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 1,162 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,708 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Van Horne, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,708
3% above
$35,088 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
40% below
Zillow: $284,072
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Van Horne Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Van Horne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
60%
Rent
79%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Van Horne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Van Horne residents earn a median household income of $77,708 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,088. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 720 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Van Horne is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,072. Median rent is $917/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Van Horne reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,162/100K.

Education

22.6% of adults in Van Horne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van Horne has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population653
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,708
Per Capita$35,088
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$1,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$917
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$284,072
Housing Units285
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property1,162/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,615/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation949 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Van Horne was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.