Van Buren, AR

Living in Van Buren

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 22
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 13
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Schools 31
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Residents

23k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty
21  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$544 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Van Buren

United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Crawford County47

Property Crime in Van Buren

United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Crawford County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 3 2
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 51 4 1
Apr 60 4 0
May 68 6 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 81 3 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 5 0
Nov 50 5 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren

Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding70
Tornado31
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