Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO Area Guide

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Ruskin Heights Area Facts

  • Ruskin Heights has a Livability Score of 44/100, which is considered poor
  • Ruskin Heights crime rates are 123% higher than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in Ruskin Heights is 11% lower than the Kansas City average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ruskin Way Park
      Iser Park
      Longview Tract Park
      Ingles Park
      South View Park
      Bannister Park
      Longview Lake County Park
      Terrace Lake Gardens Community Park

      Entertainment

      Truman Farm Home
      Grandview Train Museum
      B&B Lee's Summit New Longview 7

      Food & Drink

      Panda Express
      Barnhouse Liquors
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Popeyes
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ruskin Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ruskin Heights.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ruskin Heights? The cost of living in Ruskin Heights is 83/100 - which is 6% lower than Missouri.
      Ruskin Heights
      83

      17% 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 Ruskin Heights? Ruskin Heights crime rates are 14,342, which are 462% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      14,342 per 100k people

      529% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 7

      529% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Ruskin Heights? The median income in Ruskin Heights is $37,661 which is 24% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $37,66132% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,16546% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      146% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Ruskin Heights 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 Ruskin Heights home prices? Ruskin Heights home prices are $70,825 - which is 50% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $70,82562% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9823% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      24%

      62% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Ruskin Heights have good schools? The Ruskin Heights graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      55% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Ruskin Heights a good place to live? Ruskin Heights has an overall rating of 46% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      46%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      46%

      3 total surveys

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