Van Buren, MO
Living in Van Buren
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute91
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety37
Airports22
Hospitals16
Colleges49
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Schools34
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Residents
897Population+291 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-11 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+26% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate35%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$1.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$464Median Monthly Rent+$196 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
LP gas33%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren
United States45
Missouri53
Carter County59
Property Crime in Van Buren
United States48
Missouri54
Carter County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding54
Tornado30
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren, MO
Abm Ministries-Lighthouse Christian Academy
16 miles, E
Victory Baptist Academy
21 miles, NE
West Point Christian Academy
32 miles, SE
Westwood Baptist Academy
34 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren, MO
Williams Baptist University
62 miles, S
Crowley's Ridge College
70 miles, S
Missouri University of Science and Technology
77 miles, NW
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
83 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren, MO
Black River Community Medical Center
35 miles, SE
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
35 miles, SE
Mercy St Francis Hospital
38 miles, W
Iron County Medical Center
46 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Van Buren, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
80 miles, E
Barkley Regional Airport
123 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
124 miles, NE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
125 miles, N