Bates County, MO

Living in Bates County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 20
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 36
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Schools 46
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Residents

16k Population -836 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate44%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$469 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bates County

United States45
Missouri53

Property Crime in Bates County

United States48
Missouri54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 4
Feb 35 2 3
Mar 45 3 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 6 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 45 3 0
Dec 33 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bates County

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding78
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bates County, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Bates County, MO

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St Mary's School
19 miles, E
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Bible Baptist Academy
27 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Bates County, MO

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Calvary University
42 miles, N
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Avila University
47 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bates County, MO

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Airports

Airports near Bates County, MO

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