Van Buren, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
23,545 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,420 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$615 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
4
Fort Smith Metro Area
5
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
5
Fort Smith Metro Area
6
Arkansas
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 37
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 4 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 4 0 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Parkview Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
City Heights Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 4.1star
River Valley Virtual Academy
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Van Buren Freshman Academy
<1 miles, NE · 2.8star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Baptist Health Van Buren
1 miles, S · 3.2star
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
6 miles, SW · 1.4star
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
7 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
8 miles, SW · 1star
Tulsa International Airport
100 miles, NW · 2.3star
Joplin Regional Airport
118 miles, N · 1star
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