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Higginsville, MO


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Higginsville, Missouri

Higginsville, Missouri, in Lafayette county, is 37 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 46 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is in the Kansas City area. There are 4,682 residents in Higginsville.

The People and Families of Higginsville

In Higginsville, about 50% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Higginsville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Higginsville had a median family income of $40,511.

Political Inclinations

Higginsville folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Higginsville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Higginsville that were owner-occupied was 68%.

Commuting

In Higginsville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Higginsville, MO

Comparing Higginsville 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 Population99
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime44

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