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Van Buren County
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Van Buren County, set in the Ozark foothills of north-central Arkansas, is celebrated for its natural beauty, lakes, and welcoming small towns. It's a destination that balances outdoor recreation, lake life, and rural tranquility with a close-knit community atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
75,587
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.58°, -92.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,823
Local Cost
$1,025
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
3.7°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1287 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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