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Van Buren, AR


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Van Buren, Arkansas

Introduction to Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren, Arkansas, in Crawford county, is 4 miles NE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is included in the Fort Smith metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 18,986 people lived in Van Buren.

Van Buren History

Van Buren was first settled by Thomas Martin and David Boyd in 1818. The first post office was constructed in 1831. At that time, the area was known as Phillips Landing. Later, it was renamed after Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States. It is the county seat of Crawford County, which was founded on October 18, 1820, and named in honor of William H. Crawford. Van Buren was incorporated on December 24, 1842.

Van Buren and nearby Attractions

  • River Valley Museum
  • Crawford County Art Center
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
  • Bob Burns Museum
  • Spiro Mounds
  • Devil's Den State Park

Things To Do In Van Buren

While in Van Buren you can visit the Doll Museum, River Valley Museum, and the Fort Smith National Historic Site. The Arkansas and Missouri Railroad's route allows you to enjoy the scenic views of Arkansas. The Van Buren Historic District is also worth visiting. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Cloverleaf Plaza Shopping Center and North Hills Plaza Shopping Center.

Van Buren Transportation

Fort Smith Regional Airport is nearby.

Van Buren Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are offered at Westark College, Northeastern State University, University of Arkansas-Main Campus, and several other colleges and universities.

High Points

Van Buren strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Van Buren Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Van Buren Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Van Buren Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Van Buren, AR

Comparing Van Buren to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income38
College Educated Adults27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime34

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