Jackson County, MO
Living in Jackson County
Bikeability27
Walkability27
Commute63
Public Transit33
Affordability74
Public Safety24
Airports54
Hospitals65
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
696kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black23%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$147kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$710Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$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%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jackson County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Jackson County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding64
Tornado16
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson County, MO
Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders
3 miles, NE
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
3 miles, E
St John Lalande School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson County, MO
Research College of Nursing
11 miles, W
Rockhurst University
12 miles, W
University of Missouri-Kansas City
13 miles, W
Kansas City Art Institute
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson County, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center
3 miles, N
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
3 miles, SW
St Marys Medical Center
4 miles, E
Saint Luke's East Hospital
5 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Jackson County, MO
Kansas City International Airport
28 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
115 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
125 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
128 miles, S