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La Plata, MO


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La Plata, Missouri

La Plata, Missouri, in Macon county, is 74 miles N of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 128 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 1,486 residents in the city.

The People and Families of La Plata

In La Plata, about 55% of adults are married. In La Plata, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in La Plata.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Plata had a median family income of $36,071.

Political Inclinations

La Plata folks tended to give their money ($500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in La Plata.

La Plata Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in La Plata that were owner-occupied was 65%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In La Plata, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%La Plata Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%La Plata Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of La Plata, MO

Comparing La Plata 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime89
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