Rock Creek South, Independence, MO
Living in Rock Creek South
Bikeability6
Walkability4
Commute62
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety19
Airports57
Hospitals68
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation+739 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other4%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value-$470 (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$572Median Monthly Rent+$65 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195936%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Creek South
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Rock Creek South
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
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 | 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 Rock Creek South
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Creek South, Independence, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Creek South, Independence, MO
Nativity of Mary School
1 miles, SE
Nova Center
1 miles, NE
Center Place Restoration School
3 miles, NE
Messiah Lutheran School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Creek South, Independence, MO
City Vision University
6 miles, NW
Rockhurst University
6 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
6 miles, SW
Kansas City Art Institute
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Creek South, Independence, MO
Center for Behavioral Medicine
6 miles, W
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
6 miles, W
The Children's Mercy Hospital
6 miles, W
Research Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Rock Creek South, Independence, MO
Kansas City International Airport
21 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
118 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
122 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
132 miles, S