Bates City
City in Lafayette County, Missouri

Bates City is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, with 219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Grove, 3.5 miles W.
- 219residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 202 / sq mipopulation density
- 64011ZIP code
About Bates City
Bates 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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Living in Bates City
- Median household income
- $88,750
- Median home value
- $218,800
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Bates City had 219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 202 per sq mi (78 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bates City at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 219 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0039° N, 94.0634° W |
| ZIP code | 64011 |
| Official website | batescity.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2903556 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bates City
- Oak Grove3.5 mi W
- Odessa5.2 mi E
- Lake Lafayette6.4 mi SE
- Grain Valley8.1 mi W
- Tarsney Lakes8.5 mi SW
- Napoleon8.7 mi N
- Levasy9.7 mi N
- Wellington10.4 mi NE
- Blue Springs11.0 mi W
- Lone Jack11.3 mi SW
- Buckner11.4 mi NW
- Lake Lotawana12.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bates City
What county is Bates City in?
Bates City is in Lafayette County, Missouri.
What is the population of Bates City, MO?
219 people lived in Bates City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bates City, MO?
The ZIP code of Bates City is 64011.
What is the elevation of Bates City?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bates City?
Oak Grove (3.5 mi), Odessa (5.2 mi), Lake Lafayette (6.4 mi), Grain Valley (8.1 mi), Tarsney Lakes (8.5 mi).
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