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Bates County
  • County in Missouri

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Housing
    grade B
  3. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  5. Diversity
    grade C+
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  11. Commute
    grade C minus

editorial

Bates County is located in Missouri with a population of 16,100. In Bates County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Bates County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Bates County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$128,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$674
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    200.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    71.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    14.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    486.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,132.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    243.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Bates County

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,093
National
$69,021

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