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Van Wert, IA
City in Decatur County, Iowa.
Population
188
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
529
ZIP codes
0
Van Wert and its ZIP codes
Van Wert at a glance
- Van Wert is about 9.2 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Van Wert.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,151
2,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,134
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.6M
FY 2026, $7,005 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Van Wert, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Wert, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Van Wert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeldonCity | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| DecaturCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LeonCity | 9.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Grand RiverCity | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Garden GroveCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Le RoyCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| OsceolaCity | 11 mi | 8 |
| WoodburnCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MurrayCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BeaconsfieldCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| HumestonCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Davis CityCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| EllstonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ThayerCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| KellertonCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Wert, IA in?
- Van Wert is in Decatur County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Van Wert, IA?
- About 188 people live in Van Wert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Wert?
- Nearby places include Weldon (3.4 mi), Decatur (9.1 mi), Leon (9.4 mi), Grand River (9.7 mi), Garden Grove (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023