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
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
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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