Van Buren Township, AR
Living in Van Buren Township
Bikeability11
Walkability37
Commute87
Public Transit15
Affordability98
Public Safety44
Airports19
Hospitals37
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$541Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity50%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren Township
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Crawford County47
Property Crime in Van Buren Township
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Crawford County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren Township
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren Township, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren Township, AR
Union Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Trinity Junior High School
6 miles, SW
St Boniface Catholic School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren Township, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
5 miles, SW
University of Arkansas
45 miles, N
University of the Ozarks
47 miles, E
Northeastern State University
51 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren Township, AR
Baptist Health Van Buren
2 miles, W
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
6 miles, SW
Valley Behavioral Health System
6 miles, S
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Van Buren Township, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
7 miles, SW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
59 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
104 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
120 miles, N