Kansas City, MO
Living in Kansas City
Bikeability32
Walkability35
Commute73
Public Transit41
Affordability72
Public Safety11
Airports60
Hospitals67
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
486kPopulation+32k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
35%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black28%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kansas City
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Kansas City
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kansas City
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding62
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kansas City, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kansas City, MO
Holy Cross School
2 miles, SE
Outreach Christian Education
2 miles, N
Faith Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Artstech
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Kansas City, MO
City Vision University
2 miles, SW
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
4 miles, N
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
6 miles, SW
Kansas City Art Institute
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kansas City, MO
North Kansas City Hospital
2 miles, N
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
2 miles, N
Center for Behavioral Medicine
3 miles, SW
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
3 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Kansas City, MO
Kansas City International Airport
15 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
114 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
127 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
136 miles, S