At a Glance
Median Income
$77,708
$35,088 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
Zillow: $311,959
Median Rent
$917/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Horne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 7.5% (108% 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 $311,959. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population653
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,708
Per Capita$35,088
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$1,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$917
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$311,959
Housing Units285
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,615/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
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.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.