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Platte City, MO
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Platte City, MO
At a Glance
How Platte City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Platte City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Platte City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Platte City residents earn a median household income of $65,132 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,062. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Platte City is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,582. Median rent is $1,173/month, with 32.4% 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.
Safety & Crime
Platte City reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,160/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Platte City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Platte City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.