Why visit Vinton
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Palace Theatre, Vinton Public Library, Benton County Courthouse and Vinton Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Vinton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vinton
Vinton is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,938 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 5,102 in 2000. It is also part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Vinton is the county seat of Benton County.
From the Wikipedia article Vinton, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Vinton Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Public library in Vinton, Iowa, United States
510 2nd Avenue, Vinton
Benton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Passenger Station-Vinton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Vinton, the United States of America
Central Vinton Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Iowa, United States
Frank G. Ray House & Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Vinton, Iowa, listed on the NRHP in Benton County
Iowa Canning Company Seed House Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Iowa, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Vinton was founded in 1849. It was named for Hon. Plynn Vinton, a state legislator. The first railroad line was extended to Vinton in 1869, and it was incorporated as a city that same year.
From the History section of Vinton, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Vinton, IA
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1202 West 13th Street, Vinton
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Vinton
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.2 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vinton (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Benton County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-31: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-31: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Urbana 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Center Point 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- La Porte City 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Palo 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Hiawatha 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Robins 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Fairfax 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Cedar Rapids 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Independence 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Marion 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- IBSSS Campus, Torindkflt ., CC BY 3.0
- Presbyterian Church of Vinton, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vinton Public Building, Crpicsdude, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vinton Public Library Front Door, Crpicsdude, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benton County IA Courthouse, Scott Romine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Passenger Station-Vinton, Crpicsdude, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Frank G. Gray House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Iowa Canning Company & Seed House Building, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iowa's Largest Frying Pan, trumbull13, CC BY-SA 4.0
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