Ray County, MO

Living in Ray County

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 14
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 57
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 32
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Schools 30
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Residents

23k Population -792 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate45%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$7.6k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$536 Median Monthly Rent +$103 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas32%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ray County

United States45
Missouri53

Property Crime in Ray County

United States48
Missouri54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 5
Feb 33 2 5
Mar 43 3 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 31 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ray County

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding76
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ray County, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Ray County, MO

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Shelterwood Academy
19 miles, SW
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Montessori Schoolhouse
22 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Ray County, MO

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City Vision University
34 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ray County, MO

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Airports

Airports near Ray County, MO

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