Polo, MO
Living in Polo
Bikeability19
Walkability56
Commute15
Public Transit21
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports60
Hospitals47
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
489Population+28 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate53%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income-$2.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector83%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office26%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value-$6k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$398Median Monthly Rent+$7 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K64%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas59%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polo
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Caldwell County26
Property Crime in Polo
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Caldwell County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polo
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding33
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polo, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polo, MO
Northern Hills Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
Hickory Hill
28 miles, NE
Hickory Hill School
28 miles, NE
Shelterwood Academy
30 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Polo, MO
William Jewell College
29 miles, SW
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
38 miles, SW
City Vision University
42 miles, SW
Missouri Western State University
42 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polo, MO
Cameron Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Excelsior Springs Hospital
17 miles, SW
Ray County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Lafayette Regional Health Center
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Polo, MO
Kansas City International Airport
40 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
110 miles, SE
Des Moines International Airport
138 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
144 miles, W