Slater, MO

Slater, Missouri

Slater, Missouri, in Saline county, is 43 miles NW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 81 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,083.

The People and Families of Slater

In Slater, about 48% of adults are married. Slater offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 13% of Slater is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll feel comfortable in Slater if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Slater had a median family income of $36,281.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Slater Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Slater. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Slater?

Commuting

In Slater, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Slater, MO

Comparing Slater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Slater Almanac

Slater Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Slater Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Slater, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Slater Public Libraries

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Slater High Schools (2004)

SLATER HIGH
515 N ELM
660-529-3133
Serves 173 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Slater Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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