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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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°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. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates36.9956°N, 91.0146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportPoplar Bluff Regional Business (POF)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 126 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 116 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 58 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 60 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 121 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 57 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 142 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 149 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 56 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 31 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 149 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 95 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 147 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 122 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 145 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km WNW of Lynn, Arkansas M3.3 112 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 120 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 148 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 132 km
Sep 27, 2019 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 637 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 1 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 69 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 91 km 4
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 77 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 15 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 74 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 25 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 87 km 1
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 21, 1976 EF3 57 km 1
May 7, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 19, 1970 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 30, 1970 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 19 km
2011 UNNAMED 9,641 23 km
2022 CEDAR BLUFF 9,617 20 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 17 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 19 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 42 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 19 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 92 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 60 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 24 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 18 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 59 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 38 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 18 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 33 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 57 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 44 km
2024 WOLF MOUNTAIN RX 3,140 40 km
1988 HANES 1 3,139 24 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Van Buren has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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