South Plaza, Kansas City, MO Area Guide

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South Plaza Area Facts

  • South Plaza has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Plaza crime rates are 4% higher than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in South Plaza is 34% higher than the Kansas City average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Plaza? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Countryside Park
      Frank Theis Mall
      Linda Hall Library Arboretum
      Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park
      Southmoreland Park
      Cancer Survivors Park
      The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
      Mill Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Curry Theatre
      Durwood Soccer Stadium
      Olson Performing Arts Center
      The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
      McDonnell Family Sports Complex
      Dog Park
      The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
      Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

      Food & Drink

      Andre's Confiserie Suisse
      Subway
      Winstead's
      Potbelly
      Shake Shack
      O'Dowd's Little Dublin
      Panera Bread
      Eden Alley

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Plaza? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in South Plaza.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      8% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Plaza? The cost of living in South Plaza is 126/100 - which is 42% higher than Missouri.
      South Plaza
      126

      26% more 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 South Plaza? South Plaza crime rates are 6,721, which are 163% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      6,721 per 100k people

      195% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      195% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Plaza? The median income in South Plaza is $75,496 which is 52% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $75,49636% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $66,060121% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      87% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Plaza 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

      B+ Housing

      What are South Plaza home prices? South Plaza home prices are $414,133 - which is 193% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $414,133124% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33841% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does South Plaza have good schools? The South Plaza graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than 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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