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Gower, MO


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Gower, Missouri

Gower, Missouri is 17 miles SE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 35 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Clinton county. The city is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Gower is 1,399.

The People and Families of Gower

In Gower, about 65% of adults are married. Gower, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gower had a median family income of $55,694. Gower is one of the richer cities in Missouri. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Gower. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Gower.

Gower Housing

Of the housing in Gower, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Gower, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gower strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Gower People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Gower Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Gower Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Gower Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Gower, MO

Comparing Gower to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime34
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