Jackson County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
717,021 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,178 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$601 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$901 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas City Metro Area
5
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

Kansas City Metro Area
5
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 3 33
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 2 3 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MO State Senate District 8, MO State House District 30, MO
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Schools

Delta Woods Middle
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Voy Spears Jr Elem
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Chapel Lakes Elem
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
John Nowlin Elem
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Centerpoint Medical Center
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
St Marys Medical Center
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Saint Luke's East Hospital
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
28 miles, N • 3.7 star
Columbia Regional Airport
115 miles, SE • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
125 miles, NW • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
128 miles, SW • 1 star
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