Platte Township, MO
Living in Platte Township
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute41
Public Transit4
Affordability52
Public Safety32
Airports68
Hospitals65
Colleges36
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Schools67
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Residents
19kPopulation+4.3k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$201kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$686Median Monthly Rent+$203 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas5%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Platte Township
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Clay County89
Property Crime in Platte Township
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Clay County78
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding67
Tornado19
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
3 miles, W
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
3 miles, SW
Countryside Montessori Day School
7 miles, SW
Northern Hills Christian Academy
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Platte Township, MO
William Jewell College
11 miles, SE
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
14 miles, S
Park University
15 miles, SW
City Vision University
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Platte Township, MO
New Liberty Hospital District
9 miles, SE
Saint Lukes North Hospital
11 miles, SW
Excelsior Springs Hospital
16 miles, E
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Platte Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
11 miles, SW
Manhattan Regional Airport
116 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
130 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
151 miles, NW