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Warren County, IA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Warren County, Iowa.

Offices for Warren County

Warren County Veterans Affairs

Warren County Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Indianola

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Area served: Warren County. Physical office: Indianola, Warren County.

301 N Buxton St, Ste 107, Indianola, IA 50125

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Getting help in Warren County

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Veterans in Warren County

The ACS estimates about 2,730, give or take 288 civilian veterans in Warren County.

By ACS estimates, Warren County has the 12th largest veteran population among Iowa's 99 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureWarren CountyIowaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating38 percent

above the Iowa share; above the national share.

26 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher12 percent

above the Iowa share; below the national share.

9 percent13 percent

Warren County has about 731, give or take 135 veterans 75 and older, making up 27 percent of its veterans compared with 28 percent in Iowa.

Veterans under 35 account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Warren County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Warren County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Warren County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureWarren CountyIowaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$57,347 ± $10,011$50,056 ± $903$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$49,046 ± $1,551$41,543 ± $224$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over2.5% ± 1.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over32.0% ± 6.0 points29.5% ± 0.8 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6481.3% ± 8.1 points80.4% ± 1.2 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 641.9% ± 2.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.7% ± 1.2 points95.7% ± 0.4 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over20.1% ± 4.6 points23.8% ± 0.8 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 3,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Warren County

VA reports 1,346 veterans in Warren County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent343
30 to 40 percent169
50 to 60 percent169
70 to 90 percent355
100 percent310

FY2019: 867 recipients. Change to FY2025: +479.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Warren County

In 2025, lenders reported 165 VA-backed home loans out of 1,964 home loans made in Warren County (8.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $335,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 723, give or take 141) and post-9/11 only (about 493, give or take 139).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Warren County

VA reported about $31.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $32.5 million in medical care spending in Warren County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Warren County is Iowa City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Iowa City, IA, about 107 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Warren County is Cedar Rapids Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Cedar Rapids, IA, about 107 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Des Moines RO (station 333); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Keokuk National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1701 J Street Keokuk, IA 52632
319-524-5193

About 130.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Iowa Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
34024 Veterans Memorial Dr Adel, IA 50003
515-727-3444

About 24.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Warren County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Iowa Balance of State CoC counted 72 veterans experiencing homelessness (59 sheltered, 13 unsheltered).

IA-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 77 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Des Moines VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 515-699-5999. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Warren County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Warren County

  • Indianola (city): about 16,044 residents
  • Norwalk (city): about 14,183 residents
  • Hartford (city): about 760 residents
  • Milo (city): about 731 residents
  • New Virginia (city): about 587 residents
More places (8)
  • Martensdale (city): about 569 residents
  • Cumming (city): about 545 residents
  • Lacona (city): about 354 residents
  • St. Marys (city): about 96 residents
  • Ackworth (city): about 75 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Sandyville (city): about 44 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Spring Hill (city): about 39 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Bevington (city): about 15 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Iowa benefits

Qualifying Iowa veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability receive a full homestead property tax credit.

Iowa waives disabled veteran plate issuance and annual registration fees for a qualifying vehicle purchased with federal assistance.

See every Iowa benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Warren County

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Cynthia Letsch

Attorney · Grimes · IA · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 31933

4.9 · 36 reviews · Firm rating

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Robert Lampe, III

Attorney · Johnston · IA · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 12280

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Thu Tran

Attorney · Des Moines · IA · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60910

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Jennifer Walker

Attorney · Clive · IA · About 24 miles away

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 31677

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Your state: Iowa

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