Living in Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County is a county in Missouri with a population of around 687,623, part of the Kansas City, MO-KS MSA metro area. The main communities are Kansas City, Independence, Blue Springs.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,353/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $227K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Jackson County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Jackson County, Missouri
Home price trend in Jackson County
Top Cities and towns in Jackson County
Blue Springs
Population: 52,575
Home price:$250,125
Buckner
Population: 3,076
Home price:$160,316
Lake Lotawana
Population: 1,939
Home price:$578,870
Grain Valley
Population: 12,854
Home price:$287,624
Raytown
Population: 29,526
Home price:$161,619
Grandview
Population: 24,475
Home price:$172,875
Lone Jack
Population: 1,050
Home price:$353,784
Levasy
Population: 83
Home price:NA
Lake Tapawingo
Population: 730
Home price:$346,190
Greenwood
Population: 5,221
Home price:$290,189
Independence
Population: 116,830
Home price:$160,337
Kansas City
Population: 488,943
Home price:$199,934
Rent Price trend in Jackson County
Demographics & Amenities in Jackson County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
36.8 Years
Average Family Size
3.06
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Jackson County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very HighEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very High
Terrain & Weather in Jackson County
Average Summer temperature
94°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
39.13 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
Humidity
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Economy in Jackson County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
59.4%
Total Employer Establishments
150,761
Poverty (%)
12.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Jackson County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inJackson County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Jackson County
Robbery
0.06/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.44/ per 1000
Burglary
7.42/ per 1000
Arson
0.49/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.06/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000