Buchanan County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
83,855 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,423 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$676 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph Metro Area
3
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph Metro Area
6
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 26
Feb 1 4 30
Mar 2 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 3 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 34, MO State House District 11, MO
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Schools

Mid-Buchanan Elem
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Mid-Buchanan Sr High
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Spring Garden Middle
4 miles, N • 1.9 star
Hyde Elem
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Missouri Western State University
7 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Hillyard Technical Center
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
Benedictine College
17 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Atchison Hospital
19 miles, W • 3.2 star
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
25 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
26 miles, S • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
106 miles, W • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, N • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, NW • 1 star
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