Van Meter township, Iowa
Van Meter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Van Meter township is a geographic entity located in Dallas County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,253. The land area covers 39.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,253 | ±575 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,733 | ±160 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,806 | ±170 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,733 | ±160 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 73 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $378,400 | ±$64,696 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,199 | ±$738 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $122,604 | ±$17,593 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,370 | ±$15,909 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 118 | ±63 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,894 | ±406 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 115,343 (2024)
ID: 184126
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
902 COURT ST, ADEL IA 50003-1448
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Van Meter | PK-05 | Van Meter, IA | |
| Regular School Van Meter | 09-12 | Van Meter, IA | |
| Regular School Van Meter | 06-08 | Van Meter, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Adel, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Adel, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ankeny, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Adel, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Johnston, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Des Moines, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
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College | 7.1 mi away | 8025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 |
5152711400
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VAN METER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 505 GRANT, VAN METER, IA, 50261 |
(515) 996-2435
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Aveda Institute-Des Moines
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 |
5135769333
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DE SOTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 405 WALNUT ST, DE SOTO, IA, 50069 |
(515) 834-2690
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Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School
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College Vocational | 12.6 mi away | 8401 Douglas Avenue, Ste 2, Urbandale, IA, 50322-2903 |
5157275100
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ADEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 303 S 10TH ST, ADEL, IA, 50003 |
(515) 993-3512
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La James International College-Johnston
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College | 13.4 mi away | 8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, IA, 50131 |
5152782208
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WAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 950 S WARRIOR LN, WAUKEE, IA, 50263 |
(515) 978-7944
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Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
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College | 13.5 mi away | 3305 70th St, Des Moines, IA, 50322-3203 |
5152789939
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ROY R. ESTLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 1308 WALNUT ST, DALLAS CENTER, IA, 50063 |
(515) 992-3185
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DES MOINES INTL AP, IA US, located 15.6 miles from Van Meter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 13.8° | 22.3° | 1.08" | 9.4" |
| February | 35.7° | 18.0° | 26.9° | 1.34" | 10.2" |
| March | 49.2° | 29.6° | 39.4° | 2.17" | 4.4" |
| April | 62.0° | 40.6° | 51.3° | 4.02" | 1.2" |
| May | 72.4° | 52.3° | 62.4° | 5.24" | 0.2" |
| June | 81.9° | 62.4° | 72.2° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 66.4° | 76.0° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.6° | 64.2° | 73.9° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 55.4° | 66.2° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 42.9° | 53.2° | 2.78" | 0.5" |
| November | 48.3° | 30.2° | 39.3° | 1.91" | 2.7" |
| December | 35.9° | 19.5° | 27.7° | 1.58" | 7.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Meter city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| De Soto city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Waukee city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Adel city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Clive city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| West Des Moines city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1904994326. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.