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Van Wert, IA

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Population
175
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,160 ft
Median Home Value
$66,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$775/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityIndianola, Iowa36 miles away · 16,829 residents.

About Van Wert

Van Wert is a city in northern Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 178 residents. Van Wert was first settled in 1853. Van Wert is named after Issac Van Wart. A newcomer can read Van Wert through the overlap of its older landmarks, surrounding geography, and current places. For a newcomer, Van Wert comes into focus through those concrete links among its past, landscape, and current routines. Van Wert is located on Route J14 east of I-35 approximately eight miles north of Decatur City and two miles south of the Decatur- Clarke county line.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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