Information on Van Meter, Dallas County
The City of Van Meter is located in the state of Iowa, in Dallas County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Van Meter City HALL, Dallas County
| Van Meter City Hall's address | Van Meter Van Meter Municipal Building PO Box 160 505 Grant Street Van Meter IA 50261 United States | |
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| Phone number of Van Meter City Hall | +1 515-996-2644 | |
| Van Meter, IA email | Not available | |
| Van Meter official website | vanmeter.govoffice2.com | |
| Mayor of Van Meter | Fred Scaletta | |
| Dallas County, Iowa: Vital Records | Van Meter vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Iowa birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Van Meter
What county is Van Meter IA in?Van Meter, IA is located in Dallas County |
Where is Van Meter, Iowa ?Van Meter is situated in Dallas County, within the central part of Iowa, United States. It lies approximately 20 miles west of Des Moines, the state capital. The city is located near the Raccoon River, providing a scenic environment and easy access to the amenities of the Des Moines metropolitan area. |
Van Meter administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dallas - other counties in Iowa |
Demography of Van Meter
| Name of Van Meter inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 866 inhabitants | 310 / 7 545 | ||
| Population density in Van Meter | 667,5 pop/sq mi (257,7 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Van Meter, IA
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Van Meter, IA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| DALLAS COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 801 COURT ST RM 203 | 5159935804 |
| WAUKEE POST OFFICE | 500 W HICKMAN RD | 5159875409 |
| EARLHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | 120 S CHESTNUT AVE | 5157582121 |
| ASH CREEK STATION | 3311 100TH ST | 5153345683 |
| MADISON COUNTY AUDITOR | 112 N JOHN WAYNE DR. | 5154623914 |
| NORWALK POST OFFICE | 1105 HIGH RD. | 5159815871 |
| JOHNSTON POST OFFICE | 5874 MERLE HAY ROAD | 5153340216 |
| DES MOINES POST OFFICE | 1165 SECOND AVE | 5152837585 |
| POLK COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 111 COURT AVE | 5152863160 |
| GRANGER POST OFFICE | 1902 OAK ST | 5159992910 |
| ANKENY POST OFFICE | 1011 N ANKENY BLVD | 5159640464 |
| WARREN COUNTY RECORDER | 301 N BRUXTON | 5159611089 |
| ALTOONA POST OFFICE | 300 8TH ST. SE | 5159672262 |
| GUTHRIE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH | 2002 STATE ST | 6417473972 |
| ADAIR COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE | 400 PUBLIC SQUARE | 6417432546 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Van Meter
There are 1 bank branches in Van Meter.
Earlham Savings Bank is the most popular bank in Van Meter with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Van Meter:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Earlham Savings Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Van Meter administrative numbers
| Van Meter City code | 1980445 |
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| Van Meter City postcode | 50261 |
Transportation modes in Van Meter
| Airport | Des Moines International Airport 15 miles Perry Municipal Airport 23.6 miles 27.5 miles |
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Van Meter territory
| Van Meter area | 1,30 sq mi (3,36 km²) |
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| Van Meter altitude | 984 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.5245 Longitude: -93.9514 Latitude: 41° 31' 28'' North Longitude: 93° 57' 5'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
| Local time | |
| Cities twinned with Van Meter | Currently, the town Van Meter isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Van Meter isn't part of a natural park |
What is Van Meter close to?
| Nearby cities include: De Soto, Adel, Waukee and Earlham | ||
|---|---|---|
| De Soto | De Soto | Waukee |
| De Soto |  | Waukee |
| Earlham | Earlham | Cumming |
| De Soto 3.1 miles | Adel 6.7 miles | Waukee 6.8 miles |
| Earlham 9.1 miles | Clive 10 miles | West Des Moines 10.1 miles |
| Cumming 10.2 miles | Dallas Center 11.4 miles | Urbandale 11.8 miles |
| Winterset 12.6 miles | Patterson 12.7 miles | Norwalk 13.1 miles |
| Grimes 13.2 miles | Dexter 13.5 miles | Redfield 13.5 miles |
| Windsor Heights 13.5 miles | Bevington 14.1 miles | Martensdale 15.2 miles |
| Johnston 16.4 miles | Minburn 16.6 miles | Spring Hill 17.5 miles |
Distance between Van Meter and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1429 miles | Houston : 816 miles | Philadelphia : 990 miles |
| Phoenix : 1134 miles | San Antonio : 873 miles | San Diego : 1407 miles |
| Dallas : 624 miles | San Jose : 1511 miles | Jacksonville : 1034 miles |
| Indianapolis : 427 miles closest | San Francisco : 1564 miles | Austin : 805 miles |
| Columbus : 584 miles | Fort Worth : 633 miles | Charlotte : 834 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Van Meter, IA
Elementary schools in Van Meter
Van Meter Elementary School
District of Van Meter Community School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 336
Middle schools in Van Meter
Van Meter Middle School
District of Van Meter Community School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
High schools in Van Meter
Van Meter High School School
District of Van Meter Community School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 407
Leisure and activities in Van Meter surrounding area
| Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Blank Park Zoo to Des Moines 16.9 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Hillcrest Golf & Country Club to Adel 7.5 miles | Des Moines Golf & Country Club to West Des Moines 8.6 miles |
| Ponderosa Public Golf Course to West Des Moines 8.7 miles | Glen Oaks Country Club to West Des Moines 9.1 miles |
| Willow Creek Golf Course to West Des Moines 12.8 miles | Urbandale Golf & Country Club to Urbandale 13.7 miles |
| The Legacy Golf Club to Norwalk 14 miles | Echo Valley Country Club - Vale Course to Norwalk 14.6 miles |
| Waveland Municipal Golf Course to Des Moines 14.8 miles | Rolling Hills Golf Course - Par-3 to Norwalk 14.9 miles |