Rainbow, Independence, MO

Living in Rainbow

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 4
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 38
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Schools 53
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Residents

29k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
74% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$209k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$575 Median Monthly Rent -$38 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rainbow

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77

Property Crime in Rainbow

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
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 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 3 1
Dec 32 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rainbow

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding69
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rainbow, Independence, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rainbow, Independence, MO

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Shelterwood Academy
4 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Rainbow, Independence, MO

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William Jewell College
12 miles, NW
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Rockhurst University
16 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rainbow, Independence, MO

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Airports

Airports near Rainbow, Independence, MO

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