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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oakwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Scott Park
      Blue River Athletic Fields
      Gambril Tract Park
      Alex George Park
      Terrace Lake Gardens Community Park
      Warford Park
      Terrace Park
      Kernoodles Park

      Entertainment

      Center High School Stadium
      The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
      Vincent P. Dasta Memorial Stadium
      Truman Farm Home
      Goppert Theatre
      The Rose Theater
      Ward Parkway Lanes
      AMC

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Gomer's Liquor
      Subway
      Lamar's Donuts
      Groove Station Bar & Grill
      Barnhouse Liquors
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakwood? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Oakwood.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakwood? The cost of living in Oakwood is 89/100 - which is 1% higher than Missouri.
      Oakwood
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Kansas City
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oakwood? Oakwood crime rates are 9,794, which are 283% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      9,794 per 100k people

      329% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      329% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Oakwood? The median income in Oakwood is $45,714 which is 8% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $45,71417% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,95120% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      82% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oakwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Two Rivers Behavioral Health System
      Research Medical Center
      Children's Mercy Hospital
      Saint Lukes
      Saint Joseph Medical Center
      Saint Luke's North
      Kindred Hospital Northland
      Crittenton Childrens Center

      Pharmacies

      Costco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Sabates Eye Center
      Barry Road Dental Group
      Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek
      Ottis Family Chiropractic
      Facial Surgery Group
      I Got Your Back
      KC North Spine and Joint Center
      J Edward Kendrick and Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Oakwood home prices? Oakwood home prices are $127,350 - which is 10% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $127,35031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8946% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Oakwood have good schools? The Oakwood graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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