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Bates County
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
Bates County, Missouri, centrally located between Kansas City and the Ozarks, is a quiet region known for its classic Midwestern towns, historical sites, and peaceful rural landscapes. It's perfect for travelers seeking a slower pace and authentic small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
16,042
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.26°, -94.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
64
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,840
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
44.7°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1075 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
44.0
Airport
BUM
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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