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Polo, MO


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Polo, Missouri

Polo, Missouri, in Caldwell county, is 37 miles NE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 42 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 582.

The People and Families of Polo

In Polo, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Polo had a median family income of $36,705.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Polo ($900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Polo Housing

About 77% of housing units in Polo are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Polo, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Polo Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Polo Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Polo, MO

Comparing Polo 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
Well-Paid Single Men77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime67
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