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About Platte Woods
City in Missouri, United StatesPlatte Woods is a city in Platte County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 394 as of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Platte Woods
The typical Platte Woods home is worth about $399,000, up 3.6% in a year, 49% above the Missouri typical home.
Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Platte Woods
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Platte Woods 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 Platte Woods
Full picture →Most working residents leave Platte Woods for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (45%), Kansas City (7%) and Overland Park (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Platte Woods
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Platte Woods
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Platte Woods
Full climate →Platte Woods has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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