Blackburn, Independence, MO
Living in Blackburn
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute59
Public Transit4
Affordability98
Public Safety28
Airports56
Hospitals64
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+5 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$754Median Monthly Rent+$192 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blackburn
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Blackburn
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
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 | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackburn
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blackburn, Independence, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blackburn, Independence, MO
The Schoolhouse, Inc
3 miles, W
Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders
4 miles, SE
Messiah Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Center Place Restoration School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Blackburn, Independence, MO
Research College of Nursing
12 miles, W
City Vision University
12 miles, W
Rockhurst University
12 miles, W
Kansas City Art Institute
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blackburn, Independence, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center
1 miles, S
St Marys Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
7 miles, S
Saint Luke's East Hospital
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Blackburn, Independence, MO
Kansas City International Airport
25 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
116 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
125 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
133 miles, S