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Van Wert, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
131
Population
364/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$48,397 per capita
$62,300
Home Value
$235,520 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Wert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Decatur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in |
Van Wert has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").