Plato, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
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
195 332.4M (US)
Median Age
17.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
51 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$771 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas County
3
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

Texas County
3
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 31
Feb 2 3 36
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 33, MO State House District 143, MO
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Schools

Plato Elem
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Plato High
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Success Elem
9 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Manes Elem
12 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Texas County Technical College
20 miles, SE • 1 star
Waynesville Career Center
21 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Central College of Cosmetology
22 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Texas County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mercy Hospital Lebanon
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Salem Memorial District Hospital
37 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
91 miles, N • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
128 miles, W • 1 star
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