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Harrisonville, MO


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Harrisonville, Missouri

Harrisonville, Missouri, in Cass county, is 28 miles SE of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and 33 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Harrisonville is home to some 8,946 residents.

The People and Families of Harrisonville

In Harrisonville, about 54% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Harrisonville than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrisonville had a median family income of $47,761. Fewer people in Harrisonville are poor than in most places in Missouri.

Political Inclinations

Ralph Nader was the top money-getter ($1,300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Harrisonville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Harrisonville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Harrisonville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Harrisonville, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in Harrisonville expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Harrisonville, MO

Comparing Harrisonville 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
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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