Rock Creek, Independence, MO

Living in Rock Creek

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 41
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Schools 3
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Residents

9.4k Population -785 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other2%

Education

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value -$4.8k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$609 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195933%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K62%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rock Creek

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77

Property Crime in Rock Creek

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 2 1
Dec 32 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Creek

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rock Creek, Independence, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rock Creek, Independence, MO

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Nova Center
0 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Rock Creek, Independence, MO

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Rockhurst University
7 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rock Creek, Independence, MO

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Airports

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