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Van Horne, IA

City in Benton County, Iowa.

Population

612

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

658

ZIP codes

0

Van Horne and its ZIP codes

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Van Horne at a glance

  • Van Horne is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,344, 3% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,500 (11% below Iowa) and median rent is $725 a month.

Local data for Van Horne, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Van Horne, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$77,344

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$184,500

Median rent

$725/mo

Homeownership

84.9%

Bachelor's or higher

22.5%

Median age

37.5

Average commute

26.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (220), Irish Americans (108), Norwegian Americans (42).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Van Horne.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,040

6,040 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,113

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$181M

FY 2026, $7,095 per person

Benton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Van Horne, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.2%
  • Carpooled10.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle2.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Van Horne, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

889

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

70

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 8°F

37.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Van Horne, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.9%

U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts

Diabetes

9.8%

U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

Cities near Van Horne

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KeystoneCity5.7 mi0.4
NewhallCity6.3 mi0.3
BlairstownCity7.2 mi0.5
LuzerneCity8.5 mi0.1
WatkinsCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.4
GarrisonCity9.7 mi0.3
NorwayCity11 mi0.4
VintonCity11 mi4.9
ElberonCity12 mi0.7
AtkinsCity12 mi1.1
ShellsburgCity13 mi0.8
Belle PlaineCity13 mi3.2
MarengoCity15 mi2.1
PaloCity15 mi1.2
West AmanaCensus-designated place15 mi0.3
ViningCity15 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Van Horne, IA in?
Van Horne is in Benton County, Iowa.
What is the population of Van Horne, IA?
About 612 people live in Van Horne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Van Horne?
Nearby places include Keystone (5.7 mi), Newhall (6.3 mi), Blairstown (7.2 mi), Luzerne (8.5 mi), Watkins (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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