Van Buren County, IA
Living in Van Buren County
Bikeability
45
Walkability
56
Commute
70
Public Transit
34
Affordability
93
Public Safety
92
Airports
19
Hospitals
71
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.2k
Population
-495 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
66%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$8.5k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$93k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$358
Median Monthly Rent
+$80 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas42%
Utility gas23%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Van Buren County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding56
Tornado23
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren County, IA
Maharishi School
18 miles, N
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
26 miles, E
Mt Pleasant Christian School
26 miles, NE
Shiloh Christian School
30 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren County, IA
Maharishi University of Management
18 miles, N
Iowa Wesleyan University
26 miles, NE
Culver-Stockton College
49 miles, SE
Truman State University
51 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County Hospital
1 miles, S
Jefferson County Health Center
16 miles, N
Scotland County Hospital
23 miles, SW
Davis County Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Van Buren County, IA
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
69 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
79 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
89 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
104 miles, NW