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Peculiar, Missouri, in Cass county, is 21 miles SE of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and 27 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Kansas City metropolitan area. Peculiar contains a population of approximately 2,604.
In Peculiar, about 65% of adults are married. Peculiar has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
In 2000, Peculiar had a median family income of $48,534.
Political donors in Peculiar favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Peculiar has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Missouri, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Peculiar, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Peculiar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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