Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO
Living in Ruskin Heights
Bikeability22
Walkability28
Commute57
Public Transit35
Affordability100
Public Safety10
Airports54
Hospitals66
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+931 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
60%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black65%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value-$7.5k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$709Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196932%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruskin Heights
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Ruskin Heights
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruskin Heights
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding60
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO
Islamic School of Greater Kansas City
2 miles, N
Grandview Christian School
2 miles, SW
St John Francis Regis School
3 miles, N
St Thomas More School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO
DeVry University-Missouri
4 miles, W
Avila University
5 miles, W
Calvary University
6 miles, SW
Research College of Nursing
7 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO
St Joseph Medical Center
6 miles, W
Research Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
7 miles, W
Saint Luke's East Hospital
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City International Airport
28 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
117 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
122 miles, S
Columbia Regional Airport
123 miles, E