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About Bates
City in Missouri, United StatesBates City is a city in western Lafayette County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 219 at the 2020 census, which is neither a gain nor a loss in population since 2010.
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Housing in Bates
The typical Bates home is worth about $375,000, up 7% in a year, 40% above the Missouri typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Bates
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Bates has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Bates
Full picture →Most working residents leave Bates for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (20%), Blue Springs (12%) and Lee's Summit (9%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Bates
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Bates
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Bates
Full climate →Bates has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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