What makes Platte County a great place to write your business success story? It has a lot to do with our wonderful quality of life. Easy. Comfortable. Safe. Affordable.
These are the building blocks of the Platte County lifestyle:
Short commutes…Platte County workers enjoy a short commute time where often miles equal time driven, for example 20 miles = 20 minutes.
Abundant housing options…Platte County citizens enjoy housing availability and affordability with an extremely positive environment for their families.
Kid-friendly…Platte County consistently ranks in the top 5 places to raise children according to Kids Count (a national and state-by-state effort to track the well-being of children in the United States). In 2010 America’s Promise Alliance named Platte County one of the country’s 100 Best Communities for Young People.
Affordable living…Kansas City is one of the most affordable Midwest cities with populations of more than one million. Our cost of living is more than six percent below the national average.
Excellent schools…Platte County considers education one of its best assets. All Platte County Public School Districts have achieved the state’s designation “Accredited with Distinction.”
Senior–friendly…Platte County ranks #4 in “the well-being” of seniors according to the state of Missouri’s 2006 composite rankings.
Plenty of outdoor fun…From riverwalks to sports parks; archaeology sites to a ski area, Platte County offers a unique mix of recreational options. For a complete overview of recreational offerings, check out: Platte County Parks and Recreation.
Three premier golf courses…Shiloh Springs Golf Club, Tiffany Greens Golf Club, and The National Golf Club of Kansas City
