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Vinton, Iowa

Introduction to Vinton, Iowa

Vinton, Iowa, in Benton county, is located 22 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and is 199 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of approximately 5,102.

Vinton History

Vinton was originally named as Northport. The area was first settled in the mid 1800s. Later on, the city was renamed after an Ohio congressman named Plym Vinton. It is the county seat of Benton County, which was established on December 21, 1837 and was named after the US Senator from Missouri called Thomas Hart Benton. The city was primarily a rural farming community and presently includes several active factories.

Vinton and nearby Attractions

  • Perrys Wilderness Ranch and Zoo
  • Seminole Valley Farm Museum
  • Ushers Ferry Historic Village
  • National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
  • Brucemore
  • Cedar Rock State Park

Things To Do In Vinton

Vinton provides ease to Morgan Creek Park, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and Science Station. You can also visit the Anderson Park, Vinton Railroad Depot and Museum, and Riverside Park. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy their leisure at the Vinton Country Club and Twins Pines Golf Course. Vinton is also home to many churches including the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Faith Independent Baptist Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, and Saint Mary’s Church.

Vinton Transportation

Eastern Iowa Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Vinton Higher Education

Kirkwood Community College, Hawkeye Community College, and University of Northern Iowa are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

Vinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyVinton Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Vinton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Vinton, IA

Comparing Vinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population75
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use610
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime64
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