Buchanan County, MO
Living in Buchanan County
Bikeability11
Walkability19
Commute93
Public Transit15
Affordability89
Public Safety56
Airports68
Hospitals64
Colleges36
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Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
88kPopulation+265 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$580Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buchanan County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Buchanan County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buchanan County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding58
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buchanan County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buchanan County, MO
South Park Christian Academy
5 miles, N
St James School
5 miles, NW
St Francis Xavier School
7 miles, N
Cathedral School
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Buchanan County, MO
Missouri Western State University
7 miles, N
Benedictine College
17 miles, W
University of Saint Mary
27 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buchanan County, MO
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
8 miles, N
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
8 miles, N
Atchison Hospital
19 miles, SW
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Buchanan County, MO
Kansas City International Airport
26 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
106 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
127 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, NW