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Lake Waukomis, MO


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Lake Waukomis, Missouri

Lake Waukomis, Missouri, in Platte county, is 9 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lake Waukomis has a population of 917.

The People and Families of Lake Waukomis

In Lake Waukomis, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Lake Waukomis people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Waukomis had a median family income of $69,375. People in Lake Waukomis generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Lake Waukomis than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Crime and Safety

Lake Waukomis is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Lake Waukomis Housing

Owners occupy 93% of the housing units in Lake Waukomis. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Lake Waukomis, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLake Waukomis Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLake Waukomis People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLake Waukomis Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLake Waukomis Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lake Waukomis Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lake Waukomis College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lake Waukomis Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lake Waukomis Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Lake Waukomis, MO

Comparing Lake Waukomis 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built55
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime98
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