Van Buren County , Tennessee

Population: 6,293 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $60,281 Home $149,200 Rent $705/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 6,293 residents, Van Buren County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Van Buren County in the bottom 3% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$60,281
Median Income
household
$149,200
Home Value
median
$705/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $60,281
Per Capita Income $27,404
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Median Home Value $149,200
Median Gross Rent $705/mo
Owner Occupied 84.7%
Renter Occupied 15.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 6,293
Median Age 47.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 14.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.7%
Obesity
11.8%
Diabetes
21.1%
Smoking
45.1%
High Blood Pressure
31.0%
No Physical Activity
29.5%
Depression
38.8%
Insufficient Sleep
79.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 2.7  ·  3th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
27.45
🌀 Hurricane
18.61
🔥 Wildfire
36.29
❄️ Winter Storm
26.13
🌍 Earthquake
32.95
☀️ Drought
26.72

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