Van Buren, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 758 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.3%
 
Males: 294  (38.8%)
Females: 464  (61.2%)
Median resident age:

40.3 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63965.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $21,770 (it was $19,766 in 2000)
Van Buren:

$21,770
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,114 (it was $13,061 in 2000)

Van Buren town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $119,586 (it was $53,200 in 2000)
Van Buren:

$119,586
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,064; detached houses: $176,775; mobile homes: $68,276

Median gross rent in 2022: $341.

March 2022 cost of living index in Van Buren: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 41.9%

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  • Races in Van Buren, MO (2022)
    • 1,04992.9%White alone
    • 827.3%Two or more races
    • 10.09%Black alone

Races in Van Buren detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Van Buren, Missouri as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Van Buren is 71 to 1.


Crime rates in Van Buren by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(120.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(125.8)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(715.1)
1
(120.0)
1
(119.6)
1
(120.6)
4
(487.8)
6
(750.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(525.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(123.2)
5
(610.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(242.1)
4
(476.8)
7
(840.3)
9
(1,077)
6
(723.8)
6
(731.7)
2
(250.0)
1
(125.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(246.3)
3
(366.3)
18
(2,190)
9
(1,079)
9
(1,090)
16
(1,907)
13
(1,561)
16
(1,914)
14
(1,689)
6
(731.7)
6
(750.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(377.4)
3
(394.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(119.9)
1
(121.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(241.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(250.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(131.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(121.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index18.557.487.652.870.2252.7241.3175.8161.6178.0217.58.8115.7131.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Van Buren, MO

Crime rate in Van Buren detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 3 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.29
Missouri average:

2.54
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Ancestries: American (45.2%), German (18.7%), European (12.4%), Irish (5.2%), Italian (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1927

Elevation: 475 feet

Land area: 2.00 square miles.

Population density: 379 people per square mile   (very low).

Van Buren, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $678 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $626 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (83.3 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (120.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (379.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fremont, MO (3.0 miles),
Hunter, MO (3.5 miles),
Ellsinore, MO (4.0 miles ),
Grandin, MO (4.0 miles ),
Ellington, MO (4.1 miles ),
Winona, MO (4.2 miles ),
Mill Spring, MO (4.3 miles ),
Piedmont, MO (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 37.00 N, Longitude: 91.02 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Van Buren, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Van Buren, MO in 2022
Van Buren satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $48,300
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $48,300
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $48,300
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $46,300
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $34,800
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $61,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Van Buren, MO residents
Average permit cost in Van Buren, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Van Buren, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Wood products (7.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.3%)
  • Wood products (15.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.2%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.0%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Van Buren, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Extraction workers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)

Average climate in Van Buren, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Van Buren-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/21/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 0.4 miles away from the Van Buren town center killed 7 people and injured 75 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/24/2002, a category F4 tornado 0.4 miles away from the town center injured 16 people and caused $45 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Van Buren-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 445% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 72.7 miles away from Van Buren center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 82.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 102.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 198.3 miles away from Van Buren center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 198.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.8 miles away from Van Buren center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carter County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Van Buren topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Van Buren:

  • CARTER COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY (PO BOX 70)
  • RIVERWAYS MANOR (403 WATERCRESS ROAD, BOX 969)

Airports located in Van Buren:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Van Buren:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 37 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • Mineral Area College (about 66 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 78 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 6,486)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 83 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 85 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Jefferson College (about 91 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,975)
  • East Central College (about 99 miles; Union, MO; FT enrollment: 2,810)

Public high school in Van Buren:

  • VAN BUREN HIGH (Students: 274, Location: 202 W COLLEGE, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Van Buren:

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Library in Van Buren:

  • CARTER COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $106,468; Location: 104 ASH STREET; 14,800 books; 450 audio materials; 300 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 11 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Van Buren: Watercrest Spring Camp and Picnic Area (A), Ozark National Scenic River Fire Cache (B), Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department (C), Missouri Department of Conservation Forestry Ozark Regional Field Fire Office Van Buren (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Van Buren include: Watercress Spring Picnic Grounds (1), Watercress Spring Camp (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Boomerang (Amusement & Theme Parks; Highway 103).

Hotels: Garden of Eden Canoe Rental (Chicopee Road), Big Spring Road Motel (Highway 103 & Route 60).

Courts: Carter County Court House (105 Main), Carter County Court (105 Main Street).

Carter County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Van Buren and their reported violations in the past:

DEER RUN SUBD (Population served: 505, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-06-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2012)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Van Buren that have no violations reported:

  • OZARK NATL RIVER BIG SPRING (Population served: 782, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OZARK NATL RIVER ALLEY SPRING (Population served: 780, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OZARK NATL RIVER AKERS CAMP (Population served: 422, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OZARK NATL RIVER PULLTITE CAMP (Population served: 422, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OZARK NATL RIVER CEDARGROVE (Population served: 66, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OZARK NATL RIVER TWO RIVERS (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OZARK NATL RIVER POWDER MILL (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OZARK NATL RIVER ROUND SPRING (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

54.4%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
31 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
39 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Van Buren (2011 data):

  • Sterling Bank: Van Buren Branch at 702 Main Street, branch established on 2008/10/08. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $347.5 mil, Deposits: $290.9 mil, headquarters in Poplar Bluff, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Bancshares, Inc.
  • First Midwest Bank of the Ozarks: First Midwest Bank Of Carter County at 201west John Street, branch established on 1924/05/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $113.3 mil, Deposits: $95.7 mil, headquarters in Piedmont, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Midwest Bancorporation, Inc. And Affiliates Esop Trust
  • Southern Bank: Hwy 60 Branch at 502 Main Street, branch established on 1953/01/01. Info updated 2010/12/20: Bank assets: $773.3 mil, Deposits: $630.2 mil, headquarters in Poplar Bluff, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.
  • Bank of Grandin: Van Buren Branch at 1115 Main Street, branch established on 1997/06/09. Info updated 2009/03/11: Bank assets: $159.7 mil, Deposits: $137.1 mil, headquarters in Grandin, MO, positive income, 4 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Van Buren:

Marital status in Van Buren, MO
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 23.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 24.8%
  • Divorced: 23.8%

For population 25 years and over in Van Buren:

  • High school or higher: 81.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Van Buren
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Van Buren, MO (based on Carter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,90516
Mainline Protestant2105
Catholic981
Other51
None4,047-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Carter County:

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

10.15 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Carter County:

29.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Carter County:

9.9%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Van Buren:

46.6%
State:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.3%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Van Buren:

29.6
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

15.7%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Van Buren:

7.9%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.0%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Van Buren:

55.3%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Van Buren:

81.2%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Van Buren, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$7,996$23,9881$2,006
Other and Unallocable 3$7,270$29,0800$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,972$35,6646$1,254
Financial Administration 1$1,019$12,2280$0
Totals for Government 9$19,255$25,6737$3,260

Van Buren government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $38,000 ($50.13)
    Sewerage: $27,000 ($35.62)
    Water Utilities: $14,000 ($18.47)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $139,000 ($183.38)
    Local Fire Protection: $77,000 ($101.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $76,000 ($100.26)
    Police Protection: $76,000 ($100.26)
    Central Staff Services: $73,000 ($96.31)
    Regular Highways: $54,000 ($71.24)
    Air Transportation: $45,000 ($59.37)
    Financial Administration: $33,000 ($43.54)
    Water Utilities: $31,000 ($40.90)
    Corrections - Other: $25,000 ($32.98)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $18,000 ($23.75)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($9.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($6.60)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $70,000 ($92.35)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $5,000 ($6.60)
    Other - Correctional Institutions: $3,000 ($3.96)
    Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,000 ($1.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $212,000 ($279.68)

Van Buren government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $124,000 ($163.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($39.58)
    Air Transportation: $15,000 ($19.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($10.55)
    Other: $4,000 ($5.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $154,000 ($203.17)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $47,000 ($62.01)
    Water Utilities: $42,000 ($55.41)
    Public Welfare: $33,000 ($43.54)
    Other: $29,000 ($38.26)
    Housing and Community Development: $6,000 ($7.92)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $451,000 ($594.99)
    Public Utilities Sales: $68,000 ($89.71)
    Property: $32,000 ($42.22)
    Other License: $9,000 ($11.87)
    Other: $7,000 ($9.23)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $6,000 ($7.92)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($2.64)

Van Buren government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,907,000 ($2515.83)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,774,000 ($2340.37)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $133,000 ($175.46)

Businesses in Van Buren, MO

  • McDonald's: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Van Buren:

  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KPWB (1140 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PIEDMONT, MO; Owner: HUNT BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KDFN (1500 AM; daytime; 2 kW; DONIPHAN, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Van Buren:

  • KBIY (91.3 FM; VAN BUREN, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KPWB-FM (104.9 FM; PIEDMONT, MO; Owner: HUNT BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • KAUL (106.7 FM; ELLINGTON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KOEA (97.5 FM; DONIPHAN, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)

Van Buren fatal accident list:

Mar 8, 2015 03:07 AM, Sr-D, Lat: 37.005889, Lon: -91.014639, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 3, 2014 12:20 AM, Us-60, Lat: 36.991889, Lon: -91.012917, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 25, 2002 03:45 AM, Us-60, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 5, 1999 05:25 PM, Us-60, Lat: 37000000.000000, Lon: 91000000.000000, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Jun 16, 1998 08:35 AM, Us-60, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 433ft / 132mTotal length
  • $18,000Total costs
  • 52,728Total average daily traffic
  • 12,228Total average daily truck traffic
  • 89,318Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Van Buren, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Van Buren, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Van Buren)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

58 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Hill 2500 E Court House (Lat: 36.997278 Lon: -91.006528), Call Sign: KXA456,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.085 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2014, Expiration Date: 05/30/2024, Registrant: L & B Electronics, 3419 Via Lido 609, Eldon, MO 65026, Phone: (573) 392-7554, Fax: (949) 515-2544, Email:

  • Skyline Dr .5 Mi W Of Mo Hwy 103 (Lat: 36.975056 Lon: -91.019028), Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WPCP679, Licensee ID: L00041484,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2003, Registrant: Carter County Public Water District 1, Van Buren, MO 63965, Phone: (573) 323-4717

  • Trumble Hill (Lat: 36.994778 Lon: -91.008750), Type: Tank, Structure height: 7 m, Call Sign: WPLG621,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/1997, Expiration Date: 04/10/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2002, Certifier: Ron Keeney, Registrant: Eic Systems Corp, 101 Tower Cir Dr, Jackson, MO 63755, Fax: (573) 243-1457

  • On Hill .25 Mi E Of Courthouse (Lat: 36.995611 Lon: -91.007083), Call Sign: KSN236, Licensee ID: L00080383,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.730 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2000, Expiration Date: 08/23/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006, Registrant: County Of Carter, Courthouse, Van Buren, MO 63965, Phone: (314) 323-4510

  • Town Square Se Court House (Lat: 36.993944 Lon: -91.013472), Type: Pole, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPD96,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.270 MHz, 153.470 MHz, 158.220 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2021, Expiration Date: 04/30/2031, Certifier: Stanley Estes, Registrant: Mo-Ark Communications, 330 N Broadway, Blytheville, AR 72315, Phone: (870) 763-9441, Fax: (870) 763-6334, Email:

  • 101 Current River Express (Lat: 36.994444 Lon: -90.986667), Call Sign: WPTM896,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.212 MHz, 469.037 MHz, 469.237 MHz, 469.062 MHz, 469.262 MHz, 469.087 MHz, 469.287 MHz, 469.112 MHz, 469.312 MHz, 469.137 MHz... (+21 more), Grant Date: 11/02/2001, Expiration Date: 11/02/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2012, Certifier: David A Sells, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Lat: 36.975444 Lon: -91.018222, Call Sign: WRTS942,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.555 MHz, 159.682 MHz, 159.735 MHz, 159.847 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/2022, Expiration Date: 07/20/2032, Certifier: Matt Bedell, Registrant: Warner Communications Corp, 1340 Baur Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132, Phone: (815) 276-1639, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • KBIY STUDIO, 805 S. Highway 103 (Lat: 36.980944 Lon: -91.008889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WPWW530,
    Assigned Frequencies: 950.500 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2003, Expiration Date: 02/01/2029, Certifier: Lawrence W Rice, Registrant: Munn-Reese, Inc., 385 Airport Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036, Phone: (517) 278-7339

  • ST04RW659, Hcr 2 Box 2574 (Lat: 37.041056 Lon: -90.910444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQSH757, Licensee ID: L01744207,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/20/2013, Expiration Date: 09/20/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/15/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Sprint Spectrum LLC

  • MILLER LAKE, 259 Carter Route U (15857615) (Lat: 37.005889 Lon: -90.902083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.9 m, Call Sign: WRKL577,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 01/20/2021, Expiration Date: 01/20/2031, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • MO12410A, Hcr 2 Box 2574 (Lat: 37.041056 Lon: -90.910444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WRKP449,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 01/26/2021, Expiration Date: 01/26/2031, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • MO12411A, Highway 60 West / Us-Mo-5100 (Lat: 36.975444 Lon: -91.018250), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125 m, Call Sign: WRMB437,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+21 more), Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 03/16/2031, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • STATION, 12 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 37.092806 Lon: -90.844000), Overall height: 108.2 m, Call Sign: KDI81,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1855.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/1997, Expiration Date: 05/07/2002, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2000, Phone: (417) 468-2615


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 1.5 Miles Sw On Hwy 60 (Lat: 36.975306 Lon: -91.018167), Overall height: 122.8 m, Call Sign: KSV972,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.525 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Registrant: Rcc, Inc., D/B/A Radio Comm Co., 3057 Highway A, Washington, MO 63090, Phone: (636) 239-7192, Fax: (636) 239-1871, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Van Buren)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Van Buren)
Most common first names in Van Buren, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3177.1 years
William2376.7 years
John2172.9 years
Mary2081.5 years
Robert1574.5 years
Charles1472.2 years
Henry1279.3 years
Joseph1174.7 years
Roy968.6 years
Anna883.9 years
Most common last names in Van Buren, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2184.0 years
Clark1975.0 years
Sanders1677.4 years
Reed1270.7 years
Price1269.6 years
Brame1182.9 years
Miller1179.6 years
Jackson1168.8 years
Harris971.3 years
Bowen980.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Van Buren, MO
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 5.6%Wood
  • 4.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Van Buren, MO
  • 59.2%Electricity
  • 39.3%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Other fuel


Van Buren compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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