Mission, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
9,928 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,396 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$268,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$757 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,037 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
3
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
3
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 2 3 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 65
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 5 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 2 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 7%

Schools

Rushton Elem
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star
Shawnee Mission North High
<1 miles, W 2.3 star
Highlands Elem
1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Crestview Elem
1 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Missouri-Kansas City
4 miles, E 2.8 star
Kansas City Art Institute
4 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
3 miles, SW 5 star
University of Kansas Hospital
3 miles, E 4.1 star
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
4 miles, E 4.1 star
Research Medical Center
5 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Kansas City International Airport
19 miles, N 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
108 miles, NW 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
130 miles, S 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
132 miles, SE 1 star