Indiana
Van Buren is a small town in Indiana with a population of 858. Residents earn $49,000 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Van Buren receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Van Buren offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Van Buren is $49,000, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Van Buren is $65,600, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Van Buren experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 24.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,000 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,041 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,014 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,280 |
| County GDP | $3,220M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 215 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,512 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.83% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $65,600 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $151,434 |
| Census Median Rent | $763 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,512 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.83% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 14,895/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 844 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6158°N, 85.5039°W |
| County FIPS | 18053 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.0% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 215 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |