City profile
Van Buren, AR
Crawford County · Population 23,763
Van Buren is a town in Crawford County, AR with about 23,763 residents and a typical home value near $182,000. It is 44 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$181,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,074
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 72/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Heat wave, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
100 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
23,763
Black population
2.0%
County
Crawford County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 23,763 residents
- Typical home value about $182,000
- 44 miles from Fayetteville, AR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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