Kansas City Metro Area, MO-KS
Living in the Kansas City Metro Area
Bikeability
14
Walkability
16
Commute
65
Public Transit
18
Affordability
62
Public Safety
38
Airports
52
Hospitals
66
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1M
Population
+125k (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
37%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$183k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$760
Median Monthly Rent
+$152 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Kansas City Metro Area
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in the Kansas City Metro Area
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump52%
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 | 73 | 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 the Kansas City Metro Area
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding60
Tornado17
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kansas City Metro Area, MO-KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kansas City Metro Area, MO-KS
Our Lady of the Presentation School
2 miles, SE
Lees Summit Academy
2 miles, E
Islamic School of Greater Kansas City
3 miles, W
St John Francis Regis School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Kansas City Metro Area, MO-KS
DeVry University-Missouri
7 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
8 miles, NW
Avila University
8 miles, W
Calvary University
8 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kansas City Metro Area, MO-KS
Saint Luke's East Hospital
4 miles, E
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
4 miles, NE
Lee's Summit Medical Center
6 miles, E
Research Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Kansas City Metro Area, MO-KS
Kansas City International Airport
29 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
120 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
120 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
123 miles, S