Oakwood, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
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
163 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$136,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$402,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$900 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$777 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay 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

Clay County
7
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 2 44
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 65
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 2 5 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 49% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MO State Senate District 17, MO State House District 15, MO
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Schools

Oakwood Manor Elem
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Meadowbrook Elem
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Antioch Middle
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Park University
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

North Kansas City Hospital
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
Saint Lukes North Hospital
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
10 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
113 miles, W • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
129 miles, SE • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
142 miles, S • 1 star
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