West Blue Township, Kansas City, MO
Living in West Blue Township
Bikeability10
Walkability26
Commute62
Public Transit14
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports58
Hospitals67
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.2kPopulation-489 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
55%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other4%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$7.3k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$22 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Blue Township
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in West Blue Township
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump49%
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 West Blue Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding64
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Blue Township, Kansas City, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Blue Township, Kansas City, MO
Nativity of Mary School
1 miles, SE
Nova Center
2 miles, NE
Highlands Academy
3 miles, SW
Urban Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Blue Township, Kansas City, MO
City Vision University
5 miles, NW
Rockhurst University
6 miles, SW
Kansas City Art Institute
6 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
6 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Blue Township, Kansas City, MO
Center for Behavioral Medicine
5 miles, W
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
5 miles, W
The Children's Mercy Hospital
5 miles, W
Research Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near West Blue Township, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City International Airport
20 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
118 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
123 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
132 miles, S