Van Buren Township, MO
Living in Van Buren Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute26
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety80
Airports19
Hospitals57
Colleges11
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Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation-292 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-27% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate54%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector56%
Self-employed26%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office19%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value-$2.3k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$187Median Monthly Rent-$163 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas48%
Utility gas8%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren Township
United States45
Missouri53
Joplin Metro Area38
Newton County39
Property Crime in Van Buren Township
United States48
Missouri54
Joplin Metro Area70
Newton County78
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding86
Tornado36
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren Township, MO
St Mary's School
8 miles, E
St Lawrence Catholic School
13 miles, E
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, E
St Anns School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren Township, MO
Missouri Southern State University
19 miles, NW
Ozark Christian College
22 miles, W
Pittsburg State University
42 miles, NW
Missouri State University-Springfield
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren Township, MO
Cox Monett Hospital
12 miles, E
Mercy Hospital Carthage
14 miles, NW
Freeman Neosho Hospital
15 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Joplin
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Van Buren Township, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
23 miles, NW
Springfield-Branson National Airport
45 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
50 miles, S
Tulsa International Airport
111 miles, SW