City safety & data profile

Van WertOH

Van Wert, OH is a 11K-resident city in Van Wert County with a median household income of $55,113.

Van Wert County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Van Wert, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Van Wert has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $123,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$55,113
Median income
$123,900
Median home
14.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Van Wert

Van Wert posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Van Wert area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Van Wert

Where Van Wert income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,113 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Van Wert, OH beyond the headline numbers

Van Wert sits inside Van Wert County, Ohio, at roughly 40.87°N, -84.58°W. Population 10,798, $55,113 median household income. Median home value $123,900, median rent $765. Poverty rate 14.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Van Wert's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.1%, then obesity at 38.5%. 1 hospital in/around Van Wert, 5/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Van Wert from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,798
Van Wert
Median Income
$55,113
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$123,900
-46% vs avg
Median Age
41.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Van Wert County) - Van Wert's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
29K+0%
Median Income
$67,917+50%
Median Home Value
$152,000+72%
Poverty Rate
9%-28%
Unemployment
3.4%-68%

Economics

Economics indicators for Van Wert, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$765/mo
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment 4.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16%
Work From Home 2.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 89.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.1%
Obesity
38.5%
Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
Physical Inactivity
31.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Current Smoking
17.8%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.6%
Diabetes
14.1%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.6%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
★★★★
0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
VAN WERT COUNTY HOSPITAL
VAN WERT · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Van Wert, OH? ▼
Van Wert, OH has a population of 10,798 people, located in Van Wert County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Van Wert? ▼
The median household income in Van Wert, OH is $55,113 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
What is the median home value in Van Wert? ▼
The median home value in Van Wert, OH is $123,900. Median rent is $765/month.
What are the top health concerns in Van Wert? ▼
The top health indicators in Van Wert include High Blood Pressure (40.1%), Obesity (38.5%), Short Sleep Duration (36.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Van Wert? ▼
Van Wert has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Van Wert? ▼
The median age in Van Wert, OH is 41.2 years. 16% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Van Wert, OH is located in Van Wert County, Ohio. With a population of 11K and a $55,113 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Van Wert area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Van Wert's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Van Wert area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Van Wert against Ohio peers on any ranking lens. Explore Ohio

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Van Wert County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.