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Van Buren, MO

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Population
792
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
474 ft
Median Home Value
$103,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$313/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$20,560
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Van Buren

Van Buren is a small Ozark town set right along the clear, spring-fed Current River in southeast Missouri. With around 800 residents, it offers a peaceful, unhurried pace of life surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest. As the seat of Carter County, it provides essential local services while keeping the friendly, close-knit atmosphere typical of rural mountain communities.

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Outdoor recreation shapes everyday life here. Summer weekends bring plenty of floating, fishing, and boating on the river, and the massive natural spring at nearby Big Spring makes a great spot for an afternoon walk. Van Buren's schools, family-owned cafes, and local library serve as central gathering spots, creating a comfortable home base for anyone who loves nature and small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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