Rockwood, Independence, MO

Living in Rockwood

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 18
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 41
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Schools 4
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Residents

8.6k Population -484 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
55% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other5%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value +$3k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$531 Median Monthly Rent +$38 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K57%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rockwood

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77

Property Crime in Rockwood

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 34 2 3
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 Rockwood

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rockwood, Independence, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rockwood, Independence, MO

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Nova Center
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Rockwood, Independence, MO

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Rockhurst University
7 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rockwood, Independence, MO

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Airports

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