Riss Lake, Kansas City, MO Area Guide

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Riss Lake Area Facts

  • Riss Lake has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Riss Lake crime rates are 129% higher than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in Riss Lake is 7% lower than the Kansas City average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Stadium Park and Campground
      Fairview Park
      High Ridge Park
      Pitcher Park
      Firehouse Park
      Phil Roberts Park
      Sarah Colman-Livengood Park
      Country Club Park

      Entertainment

      Kauffman Stadium
      Arrowhead Stadium
      Ted Chittwood Stadium
      Crysler Stadium
      The SPOTT Night Club
      The SPOTT Night Club
      Englewood Theatre
      Puppetry Arts Institute

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Paddy O'Quigley's Pub & Grille
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Sonic
      Subway
      Firehouse Subs
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Riss Lake? Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Riss Lake.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riss Lake? The cost of living in Riss Lake is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Missouri.
      Riss Lake
      87

      13% 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 Riss Lake? Riss Lake crime rates are 14,725, which are 477% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      14,725 per 100k people

      546% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 7

      546% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Riss Lake? The median income in Riss Lake is $36,372 which is 27% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $36,37234% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,01323% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Riss Lake a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Riss Lake home prices? Riss Lake home prices are $112,200 - which is 21% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $112,20039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8787% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Riss Lake have good schools? The Riss Lake graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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