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Platte City, Missouri, in Platte county, is 21 miles NW 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. Platte City contains a population of approximately 3,866.
In Platte City, about 55% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Platte City.
In 2000, Platte City had a median family income of $52,548. The typical family in Platte City is better off than most in Missouri. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Platte City. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Platte City. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Platte City favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,650. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Platte City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Platte City, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Missouri, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Platte City, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Platte City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Platte City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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