Van Buren County, MI
Living in Van Buren County
Bikeability25
Walkability45
Commute63
Public Transit19
Affordability80
Public Safety71
Airports38
Hospitals73
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$548Median Monthly Rent+$88 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas24%
Utility gas52%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren County
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in Van Buren County
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding30
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren County, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren County, MI
St Paul Lutheran School
8 miles, N
St Basil Catholic School
8 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
11 miles, E
Grace Christian School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren County, MI
Andrews University
22 miles, S
Western Michigan University
35 miles, E
Kalamazoo College
36 miles, E
Hope College
36 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren County, MI
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
7 miles, SE
Bronson South Haven Hospital
8 miles, N
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
16 miles, SW
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Van Buren County, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
39 miles, E
South Bend International Airport
40 miles, S
Gerald R Ford International Airport
57 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
61 miles, N