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Orrick, MO


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Orrick, Missouri

Orrick, Missouri, in Ray county, is 17 miles NE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 25 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Orrick is home to some 889 residents.

The People and Families of Orrick

In Orrick, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orrick had a median family income of $44,205.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Orrick.

Orrick Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Orrick was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orrick, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Orrick, MO

Comparing Orrick 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime56
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