Cooper Township, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
1,808 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$444 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gentry County
1
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

Gentry County
1
Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 25
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 3 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 4 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Stanberry Elem
2 miles, NW · 2.8star
Stanberry High
2 miles, NW · 4.1star
Albany Middle
10 miles, E · 1.9star
Albany High
10 miles, E · 2.8star

Colleges

Hillyard Technical Center
34 miles, SW · 1.9star

Hospitals

Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
33 miles, SW · 3.2star

Airports

Kansas City International Airport
64 miles, SW · 3.7star
Des Moines International Airport
102 miles, NE · 2.3star
Eppley Airfield
105 miles, N · 2.8star
Lincoln Airport
126 miles, NW · 1star