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Vinton, IA
City in Benton County, Iowa.
Population
4,948
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,013
ZIP codes
0
Vinton and its ZIP codes
Vinton at a glance
- Vinton is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 87th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $66,495, 11% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,300 (27% below Iowa) and median rent is $942 a month.
Local data for Vinton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vinton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,495
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$152,300
Median rent
$942/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,601), Irish Americans (599), Swedish Americans (359).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Vinton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.2 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
How people get to work
Vinton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vinton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vinton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Vinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarrisonCity | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount AuburnCity | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| UrbanaCity | 8.8 mi | 1.8 |
| ShellsburgCity | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BrandonCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Van HorneCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| NewhallCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Center PointCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| La Porte CityCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| PaloCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| KeystoneCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AtkinsCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| DysartCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| WalkerCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RowleyCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HiawathaCity | 18 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vinton, IA in?
- Vinton is in Benton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Vinton, IA?
- About 4,948 people live in Vinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vinton?
- Nearby places include Garrison (6.2 mi), Mount Auburn (7.4 mi), Urbana (8.8 mi), Shellsburg (9.4 mi), Brandon (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023