Bates County, MO
Living in Bates County
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute25
Public Transit6
Affordability89
Public Safety63
Airports37
Hospitals76
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-836 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate44%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bates County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Bates County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bates County
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding78
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bates County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bates County, MO
St Mary's School
19 miles, E
Training Center Christian School
22 miles, N
Harrisonville Christian School
27 miles, N
Bible Baptist Academy
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bates County, MO
Calvary University
42 miles, N
Avila University
47 miles, N
University of Central Missouri
48 miles, NE
DeVry University-Missouri
49 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bates County, MO
Bates County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SW
Ellett Memorial Hospital
18 miles, E
Cass Regional Medical Center
28 miles, N
Nevada Regional Medical Center
30 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bates County, MO
Kansas City International Airport
75 miles, N
Joplin Regional Airport
77 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
87 miles, SE
Columbia Regional Airport
121 miles, E