Slater, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,144 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$342 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saline County
2
Marshall Urban Area
2
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Saline County
4
Marshall Urban Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 28
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 2 4 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 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MO State Senate District 21, MO State House District 51, MO
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Schools

Alexander Elem
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Slater High
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Gilliam Elem
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Orearville Elem
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Missouri Valley College
10 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Cooper County Community Hospital
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
53 miles, SE • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
88 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
138 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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