Grain Valley, MO

Grain Valley, Missouri

Grain Valley, Missouri, in Jackson county, is 12 miles SE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 21 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Grain Valley has a population of 5,160.

The People and Families of Grain Valley

In Grain Valley, about 66% of adults are married. Grain Valley is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grain Valley had a median family income of $57,240. Grain Valley is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Grain Valley isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Grain Valley residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grain Valley Housing

In Grain Valley, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Grain Valley has higher property taxes than most places in Missouri, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Grain Valley, 97% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Grain Valley, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Grain Valley Almanac

Grain Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grain Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Grain Valley residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Grain Valley High Schools (2004)

GRAIN VALLEY HIGH
551 AA HWY
816-847-5000
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 572 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Grain Valley Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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