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Van Buren, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crawford County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
23,545
Population
1,521/sq mi density
$59,420
Median Income
$27,863 per capita
$178,000
Home Value
$204,528 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
492
Violent Crime/100K
3,160 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,420 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,000 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Buren enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4512°N, 94.3540°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Van Buren has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.5").