Van Buren, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Van Buren is a community in Crawford County, Arkansas, home to about 23,763 people spread across 15.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,554 a year, and a typical home is worth about $181,500. About 28.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Van Buren ranks number 21 of 614 in population, number 150 in median household income, number 97 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Van Buren typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 3 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Moffett, OK | 6.6 mi. | 33 |
| 2. | Kibler, AR | 6.9 mi. | 1,085 |
| 3. | Fort Smith, AR | 7.1 mi. | 89,805 |
| 4. | Remy, OK | 8.2 mi. | 580 |
| 5. | Rudy, AR | 8.3 mi. | 178 |
| 6. | Alma, AR | 8.4 mi. | 5,906 |
| 7. | Roland, OK | 9.1 mi. | 3,687 |
| 8. | Cedarville, AR | 9.2 mi. | 1,760 |
What is the population of Van Buren, Arkansas?
Van Buren has a population of about 23,763 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Van Buren, Arkansas in?
Van Buren is located in Crawford County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Van Buren, Arkansas?
The median home value in Van Buren is about $181,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Van Buren, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Van Buren is about $31,554 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Van Buren, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 30 tornadoes have been recorded in Crawford County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Van Buren, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 3 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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