Van Buren, AR
Income resilience and cost pressure indicators tied to long-term financial stability. Use this page to understand how this risk factor contributes to the overall score in Van Buren and how it compares with peer cities.
Review the measures, data sources, and narrative summary to see what drives the LifeRiskIQ Risk Score for this risk factor.
Risk factor score
58.9
Relative risk factor scoreRisk factor scores compare Van Buren against peer cities and statewide baselines. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk in this risk factor.
What we measure
Sources
Direct answers
Van Buren, AR shows elevated relative pressure for Financial stability, with a score of 58.9 out of 100. Higher values mean higher relative risk for this specific risk area.
CFPB complaints per 10k residents: 333.7 per 10k (CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, current; state basis); Median household income: $61,149 (US Census ACS 5-year, 2024; place basis); Poverty rate: 15.3% (US Census ACS 5-year, 2024; place basis)
Financial stability is the #4 highest scored risk area out of 5 scored areas for Van Buren, AR. Use this as a relative signal, not as advice or a personal forecast.
Median household income (ACS); Poverty rate (ACS); Rent-burdened households (ACS)
Source snapshot
Active source years and geography bases represented in this Van Buren risk factor.
CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
Financial stability
US Census ACS 5-year
Financial stability
Factor context
In Van Buren, this is the #4 highest risk factor out of 5 scored factors.
Versus average factor
-3.9 points
Versus overall score
-3.9 points
Narrative summary
The Financial stability score for Van Buren, AR is 58.9. This indicates moderate relative risk compared with other cities.
This risk factor combines ACS median income, poverty, and rent-burden indicators with CFPB complaint volume per capita. Higher scores suggest more financial pressure and consumer distress relative to peers.
Use this risk factor with housing and mobility signals to understand cost pressure and long-term household stability at a population level.
Other risk factors
Longevity and health outcomes
Life expectancy and chronic disease prevalence that shape long-term health outcomes.
Environmental and disaster exposure
Hazard exposure and air quality pressure that influence long-term stability.
Mobility and accident risk
Transportation safety and exposure signals tied to sudden life disruption.
Access and infrastructure
Essential services and care capacity that support long-term stability.
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Educational next steps
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