Houston Lake, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
330 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$245,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$613 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,055 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Platte County
8
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Platte County
8
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 29
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 5 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 2 4 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 34, MO State House District 12, MO
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Schools

Southeast Elem
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Line Creek Elem
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Park Hill South High
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Park University
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Donnelly College
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Saint Lukes North Hospital
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
North Kansas City Hospital
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
9 miles, N • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
110 miles, W • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
131 miles, SE • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
141 miles, S • 1 star
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