Van Wert

City in Decatur County, Iowa

Aerial view of Van Wert, Iowa
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Van Wert is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, with 178 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,161 ft (354 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Weldon, 3.5 miles NE.

About Van Wert

Van Wert is a city in northern Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 178 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Living in Van Wert

Median household income
$74,375
Median home value
$66,800
Median rent
$775/mo
Median age
57
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Van Wert, IA population

Van Wert had 178 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census178
Density501 per sq mi (193 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Van Wert at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyDecatur County
TypeCity
Population178 (2020)
Land area0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Coordinates40.8707° N, 93.7922° W
ZIP code50262
Census code (GEOID)1980490

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Van Wert

What county is Van Wert in?

Van Wert is in Decatur County, Iowa.

What is the population of Van Wert, IA?

178 people lived in Van Wert at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Van Wert, IA?

The ZIP code of Van Wert is 50262.

What is the elevation of Van Wert?

1,161 feet (354 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Van Wert?

Weldon (3.5 mi), Decatur (9.1 mi), Leon (9.1 mi), Grand River (9.6 mi), Garden Grove (10.2 mi).

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