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Rock Port, MO


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Rock Port, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of Rock Port

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rock Port had a median family income of $41,625.

Political Inclinations

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.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Rock Port can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Rock Port Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rock Port Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rock Port Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Rock Port Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rock Port, MO

Comparing Rock Port 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime89
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