Blackburn, Independence, MO

Living in Blackburn

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 13
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 41
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Schools 31
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Residents

25k Population +5 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
60% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$754 Median Monthly Rent +$192 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Blackburn

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77

Property Crime in Blackburn

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%

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 64 5 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 44 2 1
Dec 32 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackburn

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Blackburn, Independence, MO

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Blackburn, Independence, MO

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Airports

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