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Van Meter, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,469 Population 335/sq mi density
$133,750 Median Income $47,063 per capita
$250,300 Home Value $402,427 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 819 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,300 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Van Meter (11)

OAK GROVE PICNIC AREA
STANDARD
2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $50/night Reservable
SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Oak Grove Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River...
CHERRY GLEN PICNIC
STANDARD
6 sites 4.6/5 (16 reviews) $50/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Cherry Glen Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines Riv...
COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA
STANDARD
9 sites 4.6/5 (25 reviews) $50/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Cottonwood Recreation Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam. The 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project stretch...
PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA
STANDARD
252 sites 4.6/5 (710 reviews) $20–$336/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Vall...
ACORN VALLEY
STANDARD
85 sites 4.5/5 (245 reviews) $14–$84/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Acorn Valley Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The l...
CHERRY GLEN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
125 sites 4.5/5 (557 reviews) $24–$26/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Boat
SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Cherry Glen Campground is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. T...
SANDPIPER RECREATION AREA
STANDARD
1 sites 4.5/5 (6 reviews) $110/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Sandpiper Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines R...
WALNUT RIDGE RECREATION AREA
STANDARD
3 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $50/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moine...
BOB SHETLER RECREATION AREA
STANDARD
67 sites 4.2/5 (350 reviews) $22–$26/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Bob Shetler Recreation Area is located in the tailwater area below the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the...
BOB SHETLER PICNIC AREA
STANDARD
2 sites 3.6/5 (5 reviews) $50/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Bob Shetler Picnic Area is a day-use facility located in the tailwater area below Saylorville Dam, and is a popular destination for shoreline fisherme...
Lake View Recreation Area (Saylorville)
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $75/night Reservable
Boating, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
Lake View Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines R...