Platte City, MO

Living in Platte City

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 42
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 1
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 36
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Schools 73
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Residents

4.9k Population +375 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income -$14k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$171k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$810 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K48%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
LP gas4%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Platte City

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Platte County96

Property Crime in Platte City

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Platte County95

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 4
Feb 33 1 5
Mar 43 2 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte City

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding63
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Platte City, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Platte City, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Platte City, MO

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Park University
12 miles, S
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William Jewell College
20 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Platte City, MO

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Saint John Hospital
9 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Platte City, MO

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Eppley Airfield
147 miles, NW