La Plata, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,401 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$303 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Macon County
2
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

Macon County
3
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 18, MO State House District 6, MO
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Schools

La Plata High
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
La Plata Elem
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Atlanta Elem
9 miles, S • 4.6 star
Atlanta High
9 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Kirksville Area Technical Center
12 miles, N • 1 star
Truman State University
12 miles, N • 2.8 star
Moberly Area Community College
42 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northeast Regional Medical Center
13 miles, N • 4.1 star
Scotland County Hospital
35 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Pershing Memorial Hospital
35 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
85 miles, S • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
121 miles, N • 2.3 star
Kansas City International Airport
128 miles, W • 3.7 star
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