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Versailles, MO


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Versailles, Missouri

Versailles, Missouri is 45 miles SW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Morgan county. The population of the city is 2,565.

The People and Families of Versailles

In Versailles, about 49% of adults are married. Adults in Versailles are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Versailles has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Versailles had a median family income of $31,088.

Political Inclinations

Among Versailles political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,100. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Versailles Housing

Of the housing in Versailles, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Versailles, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Versailles features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyVersailles Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Versailles Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Versailles Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Versailles, MO

Comparing Versailles 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11
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