At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$48,397 per capita
Home Value
$62,300
Zillow: $235,520
Median Rent
$688/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Van Wert Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van Wert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Wert a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van Wert residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,397. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Wert is $62,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,520. Median rent is $688/month, with 24.5% 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 1945.
Education
7.1% of adults in Van Wert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Wert has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population131
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$48,397
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,300
Rent$688
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$235,520
Housing Units83
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Van Wert was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.