Raytown, Missouri

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  1. Overview - Life In Raytown
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Raytown
  3. Crime In Raytown
  4. Cost of Living In Raytown
  5. Gender In Raytown
  6. Household Income For Raytown
  7. Education In Raytown
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Raytown
About Raytown, Missouri
Is Raytown, Missouri a good place to live?
Raytown is a city in Missouri state in USA with a population of 29176 residents.. The poverty rate of Raytown is 9.7%, which is 31% lower than national average. The typical household in Raytown earns $55940 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Raytown, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Raytown remained 4.7%, which is 0% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Raytown, only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 38% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Raytown is 87, which is 13% lower than national average. Median home value in Raytown is $113100 , which is 51% lower than national average. While median income in Raytown remained $55940, which is 17% lower than national average.
Population
29176
Unemployment
4.7%
0% NAT AVG.
Poverty
9.7%
31% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$113100
51% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$55940
17% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$966
17% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
87
13% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 10
Unemployed People
1 in 21
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 19
People Earning < $50,000
44.4%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.4
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.6
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety30%

Amenities90%

Diversity90%

Education70%

Commute80%

Is Raytown, Missouri safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Raytown, Missouri is 102% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Raytown is 76% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Raytown is 107% higher than national average. You have 1 in 148 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 25 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1369
Violent : 197
Property : 1172
Total Crime
102% NAT. AVG.
54% STATE AVG.
4733.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
76% NAT. AVG.
25% STATE AVG.
681.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
107% NAT. AVG.
60% STATE AVG.
4052.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Raytown
Violent crime
1 in 148
Property crime
1 in 25
Robbery
1 in 621
Burglary
1 in 115
Assault
1 in 228
Car Theft
1 in 127
Raytown : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Missouri 23 23 9 34 9
In USA 297 296 149 569 51
Raytown : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Missouri 10 18 7 16 21
In USA 358 229 156 453 525

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Raytown
Missouri
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 197 681.1 542.71 387.8
Murder 3 10.4 11.75 6.5
Robbery 47 162.5 74.37 73.9
Assault 128 442.6 413.33 279.7
Rape 19 65.6 43.26 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Raytown
 Missouri
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1172 4052.3 2531.04 1,958.2
Burglary 254 878.2 378.77 314.2
Larceny 688 2378.8 1759.05 1,398
Car Theft 230 795.2 393.22 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Raytown Missouri National Avg.
Services 103 95 100
Groceries 92 96 100
Health 102 96 100
Housing 65 77 100
Transportation 94 91 100
Utilities 99 97 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Raytown Missouri Country
Female 52.8% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 47.2% 49.1% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Raytown Missouri Country
Less than $10,000 5.3% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 4.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.6% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12% 10% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 13.7% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.7% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% 13% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 14.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Raytown Missouri Country
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 34% 31% 27.0%
Other College 30% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Raytown Missouri Country
White 51.5% 78.8% 60.1%
African American 36% 11.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 1.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.1% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.6% 4.3% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity