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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
Parks & Recreation in Van Buren (19)
Crowley's Ridge State Park
State Park
284 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Current River State Park
State Park
466 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elephant Rocks State Park
State Park
128 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grand Gulf State Park
State Park
263 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hawn State Park
State Park
4,698 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
State Park
8,304 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Charles State Park
State Park
218 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Wappappello State Park
State Park
1,926 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mammoth Spring State Park
State Park
61 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Montauk State Park
State Park
45 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Morris State Park
State Park
161 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Old Davidsonville State Park
State Park
160 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are two of the finest floating rivers found anywhere. Spring-fed, cold and clear: they are a delight to canoe, swim, boat, or fish. Besides these two famous rivers, the park i...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Boating, Motorized Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, ...
Weather: Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeastern Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees (°F) with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 (°F)...
Powhatan Courthouse State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saint Francois State Park
State Park
2,530 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saint Joe State Park
State Park
8,297 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sam A. Baker State Park
State Park
4,174 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground appr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. The average h...
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
State Park
2,126 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0