Fairmount, Independence, MO

Living in Fairmount

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 8
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 40
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Schools 18
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Residents

7k Population -51 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$2.7k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$59k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$602 Median Monthly Rent +$150 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas80%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairmount

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77

Property Crime in Fairmount

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 5
Feb 33 2 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 31 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairmount

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding72
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairmount, Independence, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairmount, Independence, MO

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Nova Center
2 miles, S
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Holy Cross School
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Fairmount, Independence, MO

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Rockhurst University
8 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairmount, Independence, MO

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Airports

Airports near Fairmount, Independence, MO

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