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Crime in Raytown summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Raytown. Key points include:
There were 1,326 total crimes in Raytown in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Raytown is 4,601.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Raytown is 864.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Raytown is 3,737.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Raytown is 117.13% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Raytown Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Raytown / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,326 | 4,601.5 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 249 | 864.1 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 10.4 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 45 | 156.2 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 181 | 628.1 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,077 | 3,737.4 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 159 | 551.8 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 612 | 2,123.7 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 306 | 1,061.9 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Raytown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Raytown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Raytown is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Raytown is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Raytown is $205,242.
The median income in Raytown is $68,840.
Raytown's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Raytown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Raytown | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Raytown, MO Weather
The average high in Raytown is 65.1° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 63.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 13.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Raytown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Raytown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Raytown
The current population in Raytown is 29,445. The population has decreased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,445 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 29,593 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 29,772 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 29,893 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 29,176 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 29,264 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 29,216 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 29,334 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 29,366 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 29,486 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 29,520 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 29,513 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 29,486 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 29,505 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 29,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Raytown
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Raytown is:
46.5% White with 13,691 White residents.
36.8% African American with 10,844 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 125 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 241 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,437 Two Or More residents.
10.6% Hispanic with 3,107 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.5% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 36.8% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Raytown
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Raytown is 51.4% female with 15,132 female residents.
Raytown is 48.6% male with 14,313 male residents.
| Gender | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Raytown for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Raytown completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Raytown completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Raytown completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Raytown completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Raytown completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Raytown completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Raytown completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Raytown completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Raytown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Raytown, Missouri
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4.3% of households in Raytown earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Raytown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Raytown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Raytown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Raytown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.5% of households in Raytown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.7% of households in Raytown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Raytown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Raytown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Raytown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Raytown | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
