Van Buren, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Van Buren, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?
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 10.8% (200% 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 $184,475. 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 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 261/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.