Van Buren, MO
- Elevation
- 474 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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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.
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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