Buchanan County, MO

Living in Buchanan County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 19
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 36
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Schools 45
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Residents

88k Population +265 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$580 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$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%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buchanan County

United States45
Missouri53

Property Crime in Buchanan County

United States48
Missouri54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 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 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 42 2 1
Dec 29 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buchanan County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding58
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buchanan County, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buchanan County, MO

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St James School
5 miles, NW
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Cathedral School
8 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Buchanan County, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Buchanan County, MO

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Atchison Hospital
19 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Buchanan County, MO

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Eppley Airfield
127 miles, NW
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Lincoln Airport
132 miles, NW