Bates City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
183 Population 169/sq mi density
$83,333 Median Income $35,056 per capita
$212,500 Home Value $375,069 Zillow
$1,268 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $1,268/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bates City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,333
11% above
$35,056 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
25% below
Zillow: $375,069
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
9% above
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
278% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bates City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bates City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
75%
Rent
109%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
378%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bates City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bates City residents earn a median household income of $83,333 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,056. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bates City is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,069. Median rent is $1,268/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

13.5% of adults in Bates City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bates City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,333
Per Capita$35,056
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty6.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent$1,268
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$375,069
Housing Units76
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation866 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.5%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bates City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (40 miles).
27.3% of the population has a disability.