Bates
7.1
High score (8-10)
Butler's position on US-71 and the presence of some light industry gives it slightly more economic activity than pure agricultural counties in western Missouri. The county fairgrounds host events that draw regional attendees. Low competition means anyone arriving with ambition and presence stands out.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Butler has 4,200 people and serves as the county seat of a primarily agricultural western Missouri county. The social world is small-town Missouri — church, high school football, the county fair. Not hostile to outsiders but not designed for them either.
Lower score (below 6)
Bates County is western Missouri farm country between the Kansas City metro and Joplin with nothing specific to recommend it. The county has been losing population for decades. The social circles are family and church based, closed to anyone arriving without existing connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Bates, Missouri?
$45k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Bates, Missouri?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Bates, Missouri?
23% men have degree
What's the average male height in Bates, Missouri?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Bates, Missouri?
Local women avg 29.4