West Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Living in West Plaza
Bikeability38
Walkability66
Commute86
Public Transit39
Affordability100
Public Safety7
Airports58
Hospitals69
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
-College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
30%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household30%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone22%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$298kMedian Home Value+$87k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$914Median Monthly Rent+$286 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Plaza
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in West Plaza
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 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 West Plaza
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding66
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Plaza, Kansas City, MO
The Plaza Academy
1 miles, NE
Visitation School
1 miles, SE
Shawnee Mission Christian School
1 miles, W
St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
1 miles, NE
Kansas City Art Institute
1 miles, E
University of Missouri-Kansas City
1 miles, SE
Rockhurst University
2 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Plaza, Kansas City, MO
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
1 miles, E
University of Kansas Hospital
1 miles, NW
The Children's Mercy Hospital
3 miles, NE
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City International Airport
18 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
111 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
129 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
131 miles, S