Shawnee Township, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
502 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,848 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$279,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$800 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$650 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Henry County
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

Henry County
6
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 29
Feb 2 3 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 6 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 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 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Schools

Shawnee Elem
2 miles, NE 3.7 star
Leeton Elem
8 miles, NE 4.6 star
Leeton High
8 miles, NE 4.1 star
Leeton Middle
8 miles, NE 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Central Missouri
18 miles, NE 1.9 star
Warrensburg Area Career Center
19 miles, NE 1.4 star
State Fair Community College
31 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
7 miles, S 3.2 star
Western Missouri Medical Center
19 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Kansas City International Airport
75 miles, N 3.7 star
Columbia Regional Airport
87 miles, E 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
101 miles, SW 1 star