Van Buren Township, MO
Living in Van Buren Township
Bikeability12
Walkability15
Commute29
Public Transit17
Affordability36
Public Safety64
Airports51
Hospitals66
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.4kPopulation+601 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$302kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$854Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas26%
Utility gas33%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren Township
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Van Buren Township
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding77
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren Township, MO
Timothy Lutheran School
6 miles, NW
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
9 miles, NW
St John Lalande School
10 miles, NW
Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren Township, MO
Calvary University
20 miles, W
DeVry University-Missouri
21 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
21 miles, W
Avila University
22 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren Township, MO
Lee's Summit Medical Center
8 miles, W
St Marys Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Saint Luke's East Hospital
11 miles, W
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Van Buren Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
39 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
106 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
122 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
122 miles, S