Paradise, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$125,595 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$289,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$829 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,618 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 28
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 5 0 67
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 leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 21, MO State House District 8, MO
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Schools

Smithville High
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

William Jewell College
14 miles, S • 2.8 star
Park University
19 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

New Liberty Hospital District
12 miles, S • 3.2 star
Saint Lukes North Hospital
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
14 miles, W • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
117 miles, W • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
130 miles, SE • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
148 miles, N • 2.8 star
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