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Van Meter, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa.
Population
1,628
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
372
ZIP codes
0
Van Meter and its ZIP codes
Van Meter at a glance
- Van Meter is about 6.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 200th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $135,139 a year, 80% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,000 (27% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Van Meter, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Van Meter, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$135,139
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$264,000
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.4%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (766), Irish Americans (278), Norwegian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Van Meter.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,974
56,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$516M
FY 2026, $5,180 per person
How people get to work
Van Meter, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Van Meter, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Meter, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
Cities near Van Meter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De SotoCity | 3.3 mi | 1.9 |
| WaukeeCity | 6.1 mi | 21.9 |
| AdelCity | 6.9 mi | 5.4 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 8.5 mi | 47.5 |
| CliveCity | 8.6 mi | 7.7 |
| EarlhamCity | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| CummingCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| PattersonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WintersetCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| UrbandaleCity | 13 mi | 22.5 |
| GrimesCity | 13 mi | 13.1 |
| Windsor HeightsCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| RedfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| NorwalkCity | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| BevingtonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Meter, IA in?
- Van Meter is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Van Meter, IA?
- About 1,628 people live in Van Meter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Meter?
- Nearby places include De Soto (3.3 mi), Waukee (6.1 mi), Adel (6.9 mi), West Des Moines (8.5 mi), Clive (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023