Living in Van Buren County, Tennessee
Van Buren County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 5,677. The main communities are Spencer.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,455/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $195K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 49°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Van Buren County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 47 and a predominantly working-class population (8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Van Buren County, Tennessee
Home price trend in Van Buren County
Top Cities and towns in Van Buren County
Spencer
Population: 1,601
Home price:$148,301
Demographics & Amenities in Van Buren County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
46.9 Years
Average Family Size
3.06
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Van Buren County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowTerrain & Weather in Van Buren County
Average Summer temperature
88°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
56.32 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Van Buren County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
57.7%
Total Employer Establishments
140,905
Poverty (%)
13.6%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Van Buren County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inVan Buren County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Van Buren County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.51/ per 1000
Burglary
5.25/ per 1000
Arson
0.29/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.8/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Van Buren County
