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Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren, AR Profile

Van Buren, AR, population 18,986 , is located in Arkansas's Crawford county, about 104.7 miles from Tulsa and 125.9 miles from Little Rock.

In the 90's the population of Van Buren has grown by about 27%. It is Estimated in recent years the population of Van Buren has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.

Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Van Buren area were higher than Arkansas's average. The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Arkansas average.

Van Buren Statistics Van Buren Gender Information

Males in Van Buren: 9,095 (48%)
Females in Van Buren: 9,891 (52%)

As % of Population in Van Buren    

Race Diversity in Van Buren

White: 87%
African American: 2%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 6%

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Age Diversity in Van Buren

Median Age in Van Buren: 32.6 (Males in Van Buren: 31.0, Females in Van Buren: 34.1)

Van Buren Males Under 20: 17%     Van Buren Females Under 20: 16% Van Buren Males 20 to 40: 14%     Van Buren Females 20 to 40: 15% Van Buren Males 40 to 60: 12%     Van Buren Females 40 to 60: 12% Van Buren Males Over 60: 5%     Van Buren Females Over 60: 8%

Economics in Van Buren

Van Buren Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Van Buren Median Household Income: $ 33,608
Van Buren Median Value of Homes: $ 72,300

Law Enforcement in Van Buren

Reported crimes in the Van Buren area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 52
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 317

Burglary: 265
Larceny-theft: 567
Motor vehicle theft: 41
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,389

Van Buren Location Information
Elevation: 443 feet above sea level. Land Area: 14.7 Square Miles. Water Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Van Buren Ft Smith 4.5 Miles Moffett 6.4 Miles Kibler 6.6 Miles Arkoma 7.5 Miles Rudy 7.7 Miles Alma 7.7 Miles Barling 8.1 Miles Cedarville 9.3 Miles Roland 9.4 Miles Central City 9.8 Miles Big Cities Nearest Van Buren (Population 100,000+) Tulsa 104.7 Miles Little Rock 125.9 Miles Springfield 136.2 Miles Oklahoma City 178.5 Miles Shreveport 204.3 Miles Plano 214.5 Miles Garland 218.3 Miles Carrollton 225.0 Miles Mesquite 225.2 Miles Wichita 227.8 Miles

Van Buren, AR

Comparing Van Buren to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

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If someone you know and care about is involved in substance abuse or any type of addiction, or if you are looking for information about Van Buren, Arkansas rehab centers for yourself, you have come to the right place. Look no further than Drug-Rehabs.org for the most helpful information for those in need of rehab. Whether you or a friend or acquaintance is in need of help for an addiction or dependence to a Vicodin, Crack or different type of drug or substance abuse issue or an even behavioral addiction, information specialists are standing by to assist you. Choose from a variety of proven and effective alcohol or substance abuse treatment options including private rehab programs with the most experienced and qualified addiction professionals.

Van Buren, AR. nearby Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facilities, Military Insurance, Outpatient and Day Treatment services:


Mid Arkansas Substance Abuse ServicesMid Arkansas Substance Abuse Services is a alcohol treatment and drug rehab program located at 4601 West 7th Street Little Rock, AR 72205. You can contact Mid Arkansas Substance Abuse Services by calling (501) 686-9393. Mid Arkansas Substance Abuse Services specializes in Substance Abuse Treatment , Detoxification , Residential Short-term Treatment(30 Days or less) . Mid Arkansas Substance Abuse Services specalizes in helping , Co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders , Criminal Justice Clients . Mid Arkansas Substance Abuse Services accepts , Self Payment .


Counseling Associates/MorriltonCounseling Associates/Morrilton is a drug and alcohol rehab program located at 8 Hospital Drive Morrilton, AR 72110. You can contact Counseling Associates/Morrilton by calling (501) 354-1561. Counseling Associates/Morrilton specializes in Substance Abuse Treatment , Mental Health Services , Outpatient . Counseling Associates/Morrilton specalizes in helping , DUI/DWI Offenders , Assistance for hearing impaired . Counseling Associates/Morrilton accepts , Medicare , Private Health Insurance , Military Insurance , Self Payment .


Southwest Arkansas Counseling MH CtrSouthwest Arkansas Counseling MH Ctr is a alcohol rehab and drug rehabilitation program located at 2904 Arkansas Boulevard Texarkana, AR 71854. You can contact Southwest Arkansas Counseling MH Ctr by calling (870) 773-4655. Southwest Arkansas Counseling MH Ctr specializes in Substance Abuse Treatment , Mental Health Services , Outpatient . Southwest Arkansas Counseling MH Ctr specalizes in helping , Assistance for hearing impaired . Southwest Arkansas Counseling MH Ctr accepts , Private Health Insurance , Military Insurance , Self Payment .


Crowleys Ridge Development Council Northeast Ark Regional Recovery CenterCrowleys Ridge Development Council Northeast Ark Regional Recovery Center is a alcohol rehab and drug rehabilitation center located at 6009 CW Post Road Jonesboro, AR 72401. You can contact Crowleys Ridge Development Council Northeast Ark Regional Recovery Center by calling (870) 932-0228. Crowleys Ridge Development Council Northeast Ark Regional Recovery Center specializes in Substance Abuse Treatment , Detoxification , Outpatient , Day Treatment , Residential Short-term Treatment(30 Days or less) , Residential Long-term Treatment(More than 30 days) . Crowleys Ridge Development Council Northeast Ark Regional Recovery Center specalizes in helping , Men . Crowleys Ridge Development Council Northeast Ark Regional Recovery Center accepts , Self Payment .




Facts:

Recently, the DEA Little Rock District Office seized one-gram of tar heroin coming from the Los Angeles area. It had been shipped to Little Rock, Arkansas through a parcel service.
The Little Rock District Office in Arkansas is in the process of organizing two HIDTA initiatives in an effort to join the Gulf Coast HIDTA. The two initiatives will each consist of two task force groups, one Major Investigations Team and one Highway Interdiction Team. One initiative will be located in Little Rock, Arkansas and the other will be located in Fort Smith.
Crack cocaine, as well as powder cocaine has been a long-term problem in Arkansas, especially in the inner cities.
Drug law enforcement agencies in Arkansas do not see heroin use as a significant problem.
Heroin trafficking patterns in central Arkansas are difficult to monitor, as there have been so few investigations of this type.
The use of hydrocodone products such as Vicodin and oxycodone products such as OxyContin, as well as morphine and pseudoephedrine, continues to be a problem in Arkansas. These drugs are being obtained in Arkansas through the illegal sale and distribution by healthcare professionals and workers, "doctor shopping" (going to a number of doctors to obtain prescriptions for a controlled pharmaceutical), forged prescriptions, employee theft, pharmacy theft, and the Internet.

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Alcoholism can destroy a family and loved ones. Groups like Al-Anon provide support and help to families who have been affected by alcohol addiction. Below is a list of Al-Anon meetings in Van Buren, Arkansas:

Wood Memorial Christian Church
Thursday Thanksgiving AFG
10th And Broadway
Van Buren, AR

Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:00 PM
Drug Overdose is dangerous and potentially fatal. In the event you or someone you know is having a drug overdose, get them immediately to a hospital for medical assistance. The following hospitals are located in Van Buren, Arkansas:

Crawford Memorial Hospital
East Main & South 20th Streets
Van Buren, AR 72956-5715
(501) 474-3401