Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 1,005
Population Density 1,683 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 516
Male Population 488
Median Age 34.71 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 71%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College VATTEROTT COLLEGE
Distance to VATTEROTT COLLEGE 13 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Distance to DRAKE UNIVERSITY 16 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 367
Family Households 261
Average Family Size 3.25
Average Household Income $53,443
Median Household Income $55,542
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 71%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.18
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.35
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.25
Murder Risk (County) 0.29
Rape Risk (County) 0.36
Robbery Risk 0.05
Assault Risk (County) 0.19
Property Risk (County) 0.37
Burglary Risk (County) 0.38
Larceny Risk (County) 0.40
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.18

Environment

Average July High Temperature 84.4° F
Average January Low Temperature 9.1° F
Annual Precipitation 34.31 inches
Air Pollution Index 129% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport DES MOINES INTL
Distance to DES MOINES INTL 16 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team IOWA CUBS (AAA)
Distance to IOWA CUBS (AAA) 18 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
VAN METER JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 12520 1ST AVENUE, VAN METER, IA 50261
VAN METER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6520 1ST AVE, VAN METER, IA 50261
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK720 MAIN ST VAN METER, IA 50261
ART AND MUSEUMSBOB FELLER HOMETOWN EXHIBIT310 MILL ST VAN METER, IA 50261



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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
5026140$146,250$171,859
Displaying 1-10 of 126 in $5-200k range
Build your dream home today on one of the best walk-out home sites in Hickory Lodge. This setting provides peace and quiet, with trees, wildlife and an opportunity to sit back and enjoy your own lifestyle. Rural living at it's best, with paved streets, rural water, trees, quick and easy access to Jordan Creek "Towne Center or Interstate 80/35.
 HICKORY LODGE
 Van Meter, IA 50261
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$150,000

You choose your own builder for this lot. Heavy wooded Lot surrounded by an abundance of wildlife.  2 miles to highly respected Van Meter Schools or Open Enrollment to nearby Waukee or West Des Moines Schools.    Minutes from I-80, Jordan Creek Mall, Restaurants and Churches.  Build now and build whenever.   Area of beautiful executive homes.  Easy commute down Grand Ave & I-5 by-pass to airport. Build Now or 5 Years from Now and Bring Your Own Builder.
 Plat 2 HICKORY LODGE
 Van Meter, IA
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$145,900

Great small town, K-12 schools, very nice street, open green spaces, new furnace. High eff-low maintanence exterior, too large bedrooms, good bathrooms.
 116 ARLINGTON
 VAN METER, IA 50261
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$137,000

Great price on this nice 4 BR 1.5 BA home on quiet street! Enlarged kitchen w/oak cupboards (pantry and pullout drawers) plus 3 new windows overlooking farmland. Newer oak trim and doors throughout home. Cedar siding on home, a large 24x24 garage and storage shed. Top rated Van Meter School System. 10 minute commute to Jordan Creek Mall! Van Meter is home of Bob Feller Museum.
 305 VAN BUREN DR
 VAN METER, IA 50261
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$129,900

Southern Exposure and Dense Trees. You Choose the blder for this new development on Heavily Wooded Lots.  Most are Walkouts in a quiet location on paved roads.  Total of 178 Acres with an abundance of wildlife.  Only 2 miles to highly respected Van Meter schools. South of Grand 1/2 Mile West of Booneville.  Minutes away from I-80 or Jordan Creek Mall.  Build now or 5 Years from Now and Bring your Own Builder. Sqft requirements for Plat 2: Ranch to be 2400 or more sqft. 1-1/2 story to have a total of 2400 or more sqft. & 1850 has to be on 1st flr. 2 Sty to have at least 2800 sqft. Sqft requirements for Plat 2: Ranch to be 2400 or more sqft. 1-1/2 story to have a total of 2400 or more sqft. & 1850 has to be on 1st flr. 2 Sty to have at least 2800 sqft.
 LOT 5, PLAT 2 HICKORY LODGE DR
 Van Meter, IA 50261
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$125,900

Deal of the Century! Nice home sitting on 6 acres M/L overlooking pond with oak trees. Nice out buildings, too, makes this an unbelievable buy if your looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
 2510 160TH ST
 VAN METER, IA 50261
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$108,900

On beautiful corner fenced lot. Much potential with some  updating.
 312 GRAND ST
 VAN METER, IA 50261
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$85,000

New subdivision in Van Meter. Quality small school district yet just minutes to the Jordan Creek area. This lot is a walk-out, wooded, cul-de-sac lot.
 CRESTVIEW ESTATES
 Van Meter, IA 50261
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$65,000

New subdivision in Van Meter. Quality small school district yet just minutes to the Jordan Creek area. this lot is a walk-out on a cul-de-sac.
 CRESTVIEW ESTATES
 Van Meter, IA 50261
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$57,500

New subdivision in Van Meter. Quality small school district yet just minutes to the Jordan Creek area. This lot has 85' frontage and is a walk-out.
 CRESTVIEW ESTATES
 Van Meter, IA 50261
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$57,500
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