Platte Township, MO
Living in Platte Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute85
Public Transit1
Affordability42
Public Safety87
Airports66
Hospitals58
Colleges33
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Schools68
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Residents
320Population-215 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
84%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years7%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate45%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income-$704 (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K18%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector56%
Self-employed32%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance47%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office20%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$79k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$61 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K37%
$300K to $399K41%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas23%
Utility gas26%
Wood28%
Crime
Violent Crime in Platte Township
United States45
Missouri53
St. Joseph Metro Area38
Buchanan County45
Property Crime in Platte Township
United States48
Missouri54
St. Joseph Metro Area69
Buchanan County82
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 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 Platte Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding72
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Platte Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Platte Township, MO
Children First Montessori
14 miles, S
South Park Christian Academy
14 miles, NW
St James School
15 miles, NW
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Platte Township, MO
Missouri Western State University
15 miles, NW
American Business and Technology University
17 miles, NW
Benedictine College
25 miles, W
University of Saint Mary
25 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Platte Township, MO
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
15 miles, NW
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
16 miles, NW
Saint Lukes North Hospital
23 miles, S
Saint Luke's Cushing Hospital
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Platte Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
20 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
112 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
136 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
140 miles, E