Iowa
Van Wert is a small town in Iowa with a population of 131. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Van Wert receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Van Wert offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Van Wert is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Van Wert is $62,300, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Van Wert experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,397 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $827 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,793 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $278M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,429 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.11% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $62,300 |
| 78% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,429 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.11% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,258/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8707°N, 93.7922°W |
| County FIPS | 19053 |
Winner: Republican by 47.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.1% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |