Van Buren, IN
Living in Van Buren
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute54
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports38
Hospitals78
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
889Population+7 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate49%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector83%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value-$5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$508Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren
United States45
Indiana52
Grant County29
Property Crime in Van Buren
United States48
Indiana47
Grant County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren, IN
St Paul Parish School
9 miles, W
King's Academy
12 miles, SW
Huntington Catholic School
19 miles, N
Emmanuel Christian School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
11 miles, SW
Taylor University
11 miles, S
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
12 miles, SW
Huntington University
20 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren, IN
Marion General Hospital
9 miles, SW
Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc
9 miles, SW
Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital
12 miles, SE
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Van Buren, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
30 miles, NE
Indianapolis International Airport
75 miles, SW
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
84 miles, SE
South Bend International Airport
87 miles, NW