Van Buren, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,146 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$20,441 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$365 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carter County
6
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carter County
3
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 5 0 46
Dec 4 1 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 25, MO State House District 153, MO
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Schools

Van Buren Elem
1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Van Buren High
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
East Carter Co R-Ii Middle
16 miles, SE • 1.9 star
East Carter Co R-Ii Elem
16 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
34 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Three Rivers College
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
South Central Career Center
51 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
35 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
80 miles, E • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
123 miles, E • 1 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
125 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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