Rockwood, Independence, MO
Living in Rockwood
Bikeability
4
Walkability
18
Commute
62
Public Transit
5
Affordability
100
Public Safety
37
Airports
58
Hospitals
62
Colleges
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
4
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockwood, Independence, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockwood, Independence, MO
Nova Center
1 miles, NE
Nativity of Mary School
1 miles, S
Center Place Restoration School
3 miles, NE
Messiah Lutheran School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rockwood, Independence, MO
City Vision University
6 miles, W
Rockhurst University
7 miles, SW
Kansas City Art Institute
7 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockwood, Independence, MO
Center for Behavioral Medicine
6 miles, W
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
6 miles, W
The Children's Mercy Hospital
6 miles, W
Centerpoint Medical Center
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Rockwood, Independence, MO
Kansas City International Airport
20 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
119 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
122 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
133 miles, S