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Van Buren, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,146 Population 573/sq mi density
$20,441 Median Income $13,541 per capita
$77,400 Home Value $190,765 Zillow
$369 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
750 Violent Crime/100K 1,250 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$20,441 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$77,400 home value, $369/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
750 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Van Buren, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$20,441
73% below
$13,541 per capita
Home Value
$77,400
73% below
Zillow: $190,765
Median Rent
$369/mo
68% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
750/100K
97% above
1,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
29.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Van Buren Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Van Buren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
27%
Home Value
27%
Rent
32%
Poverty
229%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Van Buren residents earn a median household income of $20,441 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,541. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Van Buren is $77,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,765. Median rent is $369/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Van Buren reports 750 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,250/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.0% of adults in Van Buren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van Buren has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,146
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$20,441
Per Capita$13,541
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty28.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,400
Rent$369
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$190,765
Housing Units495
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent750/100K
Property1,250/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault750/100K
Burglary250/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking29.1%
Heart Disease8.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days253/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation479 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.0%

Did You Know?

The median home in Van Buren was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Poplar Bluff Regional Business (41 miles).
48.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.