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Platte Woods, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
528 Population 1,354/sq mi density
$126,250 Median Income $50,202 per capita
$312,800 Home Value $378,291 Zillow
$1,793 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,250 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$312,800 home value, $1,793/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Platte Woods, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$126,250
68% above
$50,202 per capita
Home Value
$312,800
11% above
Zillow: $378,291
Median Rent
$1,793/mo
54% above
17.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
39% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
266 sunny days/yr

How Platte Woods Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
168%
Home Value
111%
Rent
154%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Platte Woods a Good Place to Live?

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4.9 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Platte Woods residents earn a median household income of $126,250 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,202. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Platte Woods is $312,800 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,291. Median rent is $1,793/month, with 17.6% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Platte Woods reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

47.0% of adults in Platte Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Platte Woods has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population528
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,354/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,250
Per Capita$50,202
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$312,800
Rent$1,793
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$378,291
Housing Units228
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days266/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,053 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.6%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Platte Woods was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (6 miles).
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.