Bates County, Missouri
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
- bottom 5% for commute time
Bates County is a county in Missouri with about 16,000 residents. It grades B for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include property tax rate, amenities nearby, and monthly rent. It rates lower on unemployment and commute time.
Official websitebatescounty.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.9 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 61% of US counties
Home Value$151k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$736better than 70% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.62%better than 74% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.29%better than 54% of US counties
Unemployment7.5%better than 12% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.8 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.5 inbetter than 55% of US counties
Sunny Days225 daysbetter than 36% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.5better than 68% of US counties
School Quality49.4better than 38% of US counties
Violent Crime968/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Crime1686/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Community
Population16,10135th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.743rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1322nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6079th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.1%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.7%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 5% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 59% of US counties
Airport Distance75 mibetter than 65% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.7%better than 23% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.21better than 73% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 65% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bates County an affordable place to live?
- Bates County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 61% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bates County?
- The median home value in Bates County is $151k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bates County?
- Median household income in Bates County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bates County?
- Median gross rent in Bates County is $736 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bates County safe?
- Bates County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 968/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 1686/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bates County?
- Bates County averages 79°F in July and 30°F in January, with 43.8 in of annual precipitation and about 225 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bates County?
- Public-school quality in Bates County is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bates County?
- The average one-way commute in Bates County is 34 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)