Median Income
$63,864
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
49.3%
54% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Van Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population129
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans91.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,864
Per Capita$29,654
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,101M
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity49.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression35.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation1,398 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+91.1%
School Score4.81
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
CommuteN/A
Broadband46.0%
Libraries3
Is Van a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Van receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Van offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Van is $63,864, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Van is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Van enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Van has a population of 129 with a density of 215 people per square mile. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 7.8% Black.
Population
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Van is $63,864, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,864 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,654 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,497 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,008 |
| County GDP | $2,101M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
The median home value in Van is $70,000, 75% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
In Van, 49.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 35.4% report depression. 40.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Van vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 49.3% |
| 54% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 15.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% |
| Asthma | 13.9% |
| COPD | 12.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.7% |
| Depression | 35.4% |
| Mental Distress | 26.9% |
| Physical Distress | 19.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 22,020/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
Crime Rates: Van vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
Safety Score
Van has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 30% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9702°N, 81.7177°W |
| County FIPS | 54045 |