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Mound City, MO


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Mound City, Missouri

Mound City, Missouri, in Holt county, is 32 miles NW of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 79 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. About 1,193 people people live in Mound City.

The People and Families of Mound City

In Mound City, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Mound City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Mound City nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mound City had a median family income of $33,472.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($475) in Mound City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Mound City enjoy its low crime rate.

Mound City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Mound City, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Mound City is one place with an advantage over most places in Missouri.

Commuting

In Mound City, 88% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMound City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMound City Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mound City Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Mound City, MO

Comparing Mound City 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity21
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime88
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