Van Buren County , Michigan

Population: 75,681 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,902 Home $189,900 Rent $845/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 75,681 residents, Van Buren County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.

$66,902
Median Income
household
$189,900
Home Value
median
$845/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,902
Per Capita Income $33,243
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Median Home Value $189,900
Median Gross Rent $845/mo
Owner Occupied 80.5%
Renter Occupied 19.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 75,681
Median Age 41.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.2%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
16.6%
Smoking
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
28.0%
No Physical Activity
28.6%
Depression
35.0%
Insufficient Sleep
77.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 60.5  ·  60th national percentile

🌊 Flood
23.80
🌪️ Tornado
77.04
🌀 Hurricane
29.04
🔥 Wildfire
26.40
❄️ Winter Storm
59.87
🌍 Earthquake
52.89

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