Van Buren County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,293 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$149,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$366 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$422 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tennessee
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 37
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 5 0 49
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, TN State Senate District 15, TN State House District 31, TN
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Schools

Spencer Elementary
3 miles, N • 1.9 star
Van Buren Co High School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Doyle Elementary
11 miles, N • 2.3 star
Eastside Elementary
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Colleges

Bryan College-Dayton
29 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
17 miles, N • 4.1 star
Dekalb Community Hospital
28 miles, NW • 5 star

Airports

Lovell Field
48 miles, S • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
74 miles, NW • 3.7 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
82 miles, E • 2.3 star