Lake Lotawana, MO

Lake Lotawana, Missouri

Lake Lotawana, Missouri, in Jackson county, is 14 miles SE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 21 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lake Lotawana has a population of 1,872.

The People and Families of Lake Lotawana

In Lake Lotawana, about 64% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Lake Lotawana compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Lotawana had a median family income of $72,500. People in Lake Lotawana generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Lake Lotawana than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Lake Lotawana, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Lake Lotawana. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lake Lotawana gave more campaign money ($3,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lake Lotawana Housing

Owners occupy 89% of the housing units in Lake Lotawana. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Lake Lotawana, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Lake Lotawana, MO

Comparing Lake Lotawana 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Lake Lotawana Almanac

Lake Lotawana Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lake Lotawana Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lake Lotawana, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lake Lotawana Hospitals

SAINT LUKE'S EAST LEE'S SUMMIT HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
100 N E SAINT LUKE'S BOULEVARD
(816) 347-5000
Emergency Service: Yes

Lake Lotawana Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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