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
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
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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