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Rock Port, Missouri, in Atchison county, is 56 miles NW of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 62 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 1,395 residents.
In Rock Port, about 59% of adults are married. People in Rock Port have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Rock Port had a median family income of $41,625.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rock Port. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Rock Port can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Rock Port was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Rock Port.
In Rock Port, 89% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Rock Port to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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