Pettis County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
43,205 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,232 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$633 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sedalia Urban 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

Sedalia Urban Area
6
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 2 3 33
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 2 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MO State Senate District 28, MO State House District 52, MO
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Schools

State Fair
2 miles, S
Ew Thompson School
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Heber Hunt Elem
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Pettis Co Elem
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

State Fair Community College
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
Warrensburg Area Career Center
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bothwell Regional Health Center
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Western Missouri Medical Center
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
86 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
102 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Joplin Regional Airport
127 miles, SW • 1 star
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