Platte Township, MO

Living in Platte Township

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 13
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 36
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Schools 67
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Residents

19k Population +4.3k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
79% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$201k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
38% Built 2000 or Later
$686 Median Monthly Rent +$203 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
LP gas5%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Platte Township

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Clay County89

Property Crime in Platte Township

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Clay County78

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 4
Feb 33 1 5
Mar 43 2 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 2 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte Township

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding67
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Platte Township, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Platte Township, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Platte Township, MO

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William Jewell College
11 miles, SE
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Park University
15 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Platte Township, MO

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Airports

Airports near Platte Township, MO

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Eppley Airfield
151 miles, NW