Van Buren, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
858
Population
1,479/sq mi density
$49,000
Median Income
$25,041 per capita
$65,600
Home Value
$162,383 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$49,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $763/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Buren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Van Buren has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").