Platte County, MO
Living in Platte County
Bikeability6
Walkability9
Commute62
Public Transit8
Affordability53
Public Safety5
Airports66
Hospitals66
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
101kPopulation+14k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
43%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$856Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas62%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Platte County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Platte County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding69
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Platte County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Platte County, MO
Caring Hands Montessori North
1 miles, SW
Countryside Montessori Day School
8 miles, SE
Caring Hands Montessori
8 miles, SE
St Paul Lutheran School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Platte County, MO
University of Saint Mary
10 miles, SW
Park University
14 miles, S
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
17 miles, SE
William Jewell College
21 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Platte County, MO
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
10 miles, SW
Saint John Hospital
10 miles, SW
Saint Lukes North Hospital
11 miles, SE
Providence Medical Center
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Platte County, MO
Kansas City International Airport
6 miles, SE
Manhattan Regional Airport
104 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
142 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
146 miles, NW