Grain Valley, MO

Missouri

Grain Valley is a small city in Missouri with a population of 15,967. Residents earn $87,266 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

15,967 Population 2,592/sq mi density

$87,266 Median Income $38,038 per capita

$269,800 Home Value $323,369 Zillow

$1,366 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr

145 Violent Crime/100K 1,438 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$87,266 median income, 1.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$269,800 home value, $1,366/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

145 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $87,266

16% higher than US avg

Home Value $269,800

4% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 145/100K

62% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 27.8%

18% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,366

17% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.8%

5% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.6%

56% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.9%

60% lower than US avg

How Grain Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15,967

Median Age35.8 yrs

Density2,592/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 86%

Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+

Median Income$87,266

Per Capita$38,038

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty4.9%

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$269,800

Rent$1,366

Ownership65.2%

Zillow$323,369

Housing Units5,970

Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

Violent145/100K

Property1,438/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault97/100K

Burglary180/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%

Uninsured8.6%

Smoking15.5%

Depression27.7%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain39.6 in/yr

Sunny Days264/yr

Elevation801 ft (244 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.8%

High School+94.7%

Graduate+10.4%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute25 min

Broadband93.8%

EV Stations3

Is Grain Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grain Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Grain Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grain Valley is $87,266, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grain Valley is $269,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,366 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Grain Valley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,438 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Grain Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Grain Valley has a population of 15,967 with a density of 2,592 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 2% Hispanic, 5.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.8% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

15,967

Total Population

2,592

People / sq mi

35.8yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

6.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%

Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Grain Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.8%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.2%

76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grain Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grain Valley is $87,266, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,038. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 17.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Grain Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$87,266
	16% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.6%
	56% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.9%
	60% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.2 min
Drive Alone	77.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Grain Valley is $269,800, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $323,369, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,366 (17% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. 65.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,970 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2002. 24.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$269,800
	4% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$323,369
Median List Price	$359,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$359,900
$/Sq Ft	$163
Homes Sold	21
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	54.2%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,366
	17% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,991
Rent Burden	24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	65.2%
Owner-Occupied	65.2%
Renter-Occupied	34.8%
Housing Units	5,970
Median Year Built	2002

Property Tax

In Grain Valley, 33.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 29.8% have high blood pressure. 15.5% are current smokers. 20.3% report binge drinking. 26.9% are physically inactive. 27.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.8% experience frequent mental distress. 8.6% of residents lack health insurance.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-25)

PM2.5

1.1

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

1.3

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.4

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

89.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.4

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

127.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Grain Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.8%
	5% above US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	29.8%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.5%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.3%
Physical Inactivity	26.9%
Depression	27.7%
Mental Distress	19.8%
Physical Distress	12.8%
Short Sleep	33.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.2%
Uninsured	8.6%
	0% below US avg
Checkup Rate	74.4%
Dental Visits	64.5%

Food & Exercise

Grain Valley has a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 96.8 per 100,000, robbery at 20.7, rape at 27.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,438 per 100,000, 27% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,002, burglary at 180, vehicle theft at 256 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Grain Valley receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Grain Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	145.2/100K
	62% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	27.7/100K
Robbery	20.7/100K
Assault	96.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,438.1/100K
	27% below US avg
Burglary	179.8/100K
Theft	1,002.5/100K
Vehicle Theft	255.8/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	233
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Grain Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	801 ft (244 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density	2,592/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0150°N, 94.1986°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	65 km
Jul 31, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	132 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	110 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	142 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	44 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	83 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 439 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 2004	EF4	96 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	55 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	34 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	38 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	24 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	79 km	1
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	79 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	86 km	1
May 7, 1961	EF4	65 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	88 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	7 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	40 km	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	86 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	78 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	93 km	1
May 12, 1980	EF3	78 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	72 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	24 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	81 km	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	81 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	96 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.8 in

Grain Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 93.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. 77.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	233
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.8%
	18% below US avg
High School+	94.7%
Graduate Degree+	10.4%
School Test Score	5.51

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	2,592/sq mi
Total Area	6.2 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	93.8%
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.2 min
Drive Alone	77.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.5%

Average costs for common services in Grain Valley. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$227 ($136–$363)
Specialist Visit	$318 ($182–$499)
Urgent Care Visit	$182 ($91–$318)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,998 ($726–$4,540)
Dental Cleaning	$118 ($68–$182)
Dental Filling	$227 ($136–$363)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45–$109)
Brake Pad Replacement	$272 ($136–$454)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$545 ($363–$908)
Battery Replacement	$182 ($91–$318)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$91 ($54–$136)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$82 ($45–$127)
HVAC Repair	$363 ($136–$726)
HVAC System Install	$6,356 ($3,632–$10,896)
Roof Repair	$908 ($363–$1,816)
Roof Replacement	$8,172 ($4,994–$13,620)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,362 ($454–$3,178)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,620 ($4,540–$27,240)
DUI Defense	$4,540 ($1,816–$9,080)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,362 ($726–$2,724)
Will Preparation	$454 ($182–$908)
Trust Preparation	$2,270 ($908–$4,540)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27–$91)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$136 ($68–$227)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$73 ($45–$118)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.72 ($2.72–$4.99)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.18 ($2.27–$4.54)
Loaf of Bread	$3.45 ($2.27–$4.99)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.09 ($2.72–$5.90)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.99 ($3.63–$6.81)
Rice (per lb)	$0.91 ($0.54–$1.63)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$127 ($73–$227)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$64 ($27–$136)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$64 ($36–$109)
Internet (Monthly)	$64 ($36–$91)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27–$91)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45–$136)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$182 ($68–$454)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,816 ($1,090–$3,178)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$64 ($27–$118)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.26–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$91 ($27–$227)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14–$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,090 ($545–$2,270)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$908 ($454–$1,816)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$363 ($182–$636)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23–$91)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$908 ($363–$2,270)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,350 ($4,540–$27,240)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27–$91)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$91 ($45–$182)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27–$91)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$272 ($136–$454)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$182 ($91–$363)

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Schools in Grain Valley

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
GRAIN VALLEY HIGH	High	1,438	83	17.3:1
PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM.	Elementary	580	48	12.1:1
GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHL	Middle	568	41	13.9:1
GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHL	Middle	521	42	12.4:1
STONY POINT ELEM.	Elementary	473	40	11.8:1
SNI-A-BAR ELEM.	Elementary	457	40	11.4:1
MATTHEWS ELEM.	Elementary	380	33	11.5:1
GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR	—	89	10	8.9:1

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Radio Stations near Grain Valley

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radiostorm - Oldies 104	1950s, 1960s	AAC+ 128 kbps
The X (Pittsburgh)	—	AAC
103.1 Jack FM	adult hits	AAC+ 32 kbps
RNB 106.9 (KPRS-HD2)	rnb, r&b	AAC+ 64 kbps
UCM-The Beat	alternative rock, celtic	MP3 128 kbps
Radiostorm - Comedy 104	canada’s best comedy and talk, comedy	MP3 96 kbps
Classic Country (Star 104 / Radiostorm)	classic country, contemporary country	AAC 128 kbps
Hot 103 Jamz	urban contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
102.5 Jack FM	—	MP3 80 kbps
Eternity Ready Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
Classic R&B (Star 104 / Radiostorm)	classic rock oldies soul, oldies 50's/60's	AAC 128 kbps
80s Channel (Star 104 / Radiostorm	#80s, 1980s	MP3 192 kbps
Radiostorm - At Work 104	1970s, 70 80 hits	MP3 192 kbps
Radio H2A	afrikaans	MP3 64 kbps
104 Christmas Hits (Radiostorm)	christmas, christmas music	AAC 128 kbps
107.1 the X	christian pop, hip-hop and alternative music	AAC+ 128 kbps
the x	alternative	MP3 128 kbps
KOJH FM (Kansas City, Missouri)	jazz	MP3 192 kbps
94.9 KCMO	classic hits	AAC+ 48 kbps

National Parks Near Grain Valley

9 national parks and monuments found near Grain Valley.

Park	Type	Fee
Harry S Truman National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Harry S Truman State Park	State Park	Free
Hillsdale State Park	State Park	Free
Knob Noster State Park	State Park	Free
Lewis And Clark State Park	State Park	Free
Pershing State Park	State Park	Free
Van Meter State Park	State Park	Free
Wallace State Park	State Park	Free
Weston Bend State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Grain Valley

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
POWELL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER			$3,795,959
JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	112 W LEXINGTON AVE	8162527454	$198,244
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LIBERTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8167813575	$109,199
BINGHAM-WAGGONER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	313 W PACIFIC AVE	8164613491	$101,687
PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM		8168339777	$83,707
PLEASANT HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	125 WYOMING STREET	8165404010	$57,292
VICTORIAN SOCIETY OF THE VAILE MANSION DEWITT MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1500 NORTH LIBERTY	8163257111	$46,390
SUGAR CREEK	GENERAL MUSEUM		8162543742	$20,042
1859 JAIL MARSHAL'S HOME & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8162521892
BLUE SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	101 SW 15 ST	8167974870
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE KOREAN WAR	HISTORY MUSEUM		8168330524
CLAY COUNTY ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL LIBRARY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8167813611
CLAY COUNTY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8167921849
COUNTY OF CLAY HISTORIC SITES JESSE JAMES BANK MUSEUM HISTORIC S	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8167368510
EARLY SITES RESEARCH SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FRANK JAMES BANK MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GRAIN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	506 N MAIN ST	8164432616
HARRY S. TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
HILL CUMORAH EXPEDITION TEAM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8166503904
HISTORIC LIBERTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8167813575
HISTORIC PATTONSBURG	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8163479914
LEES SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8163639718
LEILA'S HAIR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8168332955
LONE JACK BATTLEFIELD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8166978833
LONE JACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	301 S BYNUM RD	8166978833
MARTHA LAFITE THOPSN NATURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		8167818598
MISSOURI BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 COLLEGE HILL	8167817700
MONKEY ISLAND RESCUE AND ZOOLOGICAL SANCTUARY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT LEE'S SUMMIT	GENERAL MUSEUM
NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		8163257575
OAK GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PENNYTOWN HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PRESERVATION RENAISSANCE OF INDEPENDENCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RA LONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8167794100
SANTAYANA INSTITUTE	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	529 E 1700TH RD
VAILE MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8163257430

Libraries in Grain Valley

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
CONSOLIDATED LIBRARY DISTRICT NO. 3	15616 E US HIGHWAY 24	0.0	4,292,554

Farmers Markets in Grain Valley

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Blue Springs Farmers Market	11th St & Main St	May to October	Sat:7:00 AM - 12:00 PM;		Visit
Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market	113 SE Douglas Street	04/05/2014 to 11/29/2014	Wed: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers' Market	111 N. Water St.	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
INDEPENDENCE UPTOWN MARKET	211 W. Truman Rd.	05/05/2018 to 10/27/2018	Sun: 6:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Lafayette County Farmers' Market - Odessa	Mason and Second	04/20/2017 to 09/01/2017	Thu: 4:30 PM-7:00 PM;
Liberty Wednesday Farmers' Market	1332 W. Kansas Street	05/03/2017 to 10/25/2017	Wed: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Hotels in Grain Valley

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn Grain Valley Kansas City

Restaurants in Grain Valley

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babyback's Rib Shack

El Maguey

Valley Pub & Patio

Cafes in Grain Valley

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Cinemas in Grain Valley

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Grain Valley Marketplace 8 & GS

Dentists in Grain Valley

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care of Eagle Valley

Grain Valley Family Dental

Guthrie Family Dental

Gas Stations in Grain Valley

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amoco

Casey's General Store

QuikTrip

Banks in Grain Valley

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of Missouri

Breweries in Grain Valley

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Eddie's Lounge	cocktail lounge restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, Cocktail Lounges, Bars, cocktail lounges, Rest	3512 S W Market St	8165374148
Icee Co	Wholesale Beverage Dispensing Equipment, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Wholesale Foods	13665 E # I 42nd Saint Ter	8163737275
Rock & Run Brewery	American Restaurant, Brewers, Brewery	110 E Kansas St	8164154337, 8164152337	Visit
Tri-lateral Sales	Beverage Manufacturers, Wholesale Packaging Materials, Mechanical Packing Materials, Packing & Crati	3801 N Kimball Dr	8164527491

Pharmacies in Grain Valley

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
GRAIN VALLEY PHARMACY	1400 SOUTHWEST EAGLES PARKWAY	816-847-9200
RED CROSS PHARMACY	301 SOUTHWEST EAGLES PARKWAY	816-847-2990

EV Charging Stations in Grain Valley

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
EVERGY @CITY HALL-177A	711 S Main St @ Grain Valley City Hall	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
EVERGY @CITY HALL-177B	711 S Main St @ Grain Valley City Hall	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
EVERGY @CITY HALL-177C	711 S Main St @ Grain Valley City Hall	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Grain Valley

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
35 HWY TT (101022)	GTOWER	137
1.09mSof USHwy50;1.12mSE of Pittsville,MOatbearing169dgres;0.27mEofStHwy131	TOWER	128
1.09mSof USHwy50;1.12mSE of Pittsville,MOatbearing169dgres;0.27mEofStHwy131	TOWER	128
202A W. LONE JACK (43650)	GTOWER	95
641 NW 1801 Road (43651)	GTOWER	94
2705 LOBB RD	TOWER	90
2705 LOBB RD	TOWER	90
1816 CHEATHAM ROAD (8582)	LTOWER	81
7239 Calvary Hill Road (8583)	MTOWER	61
1523 BROADWAY (58338)	LTOWER	59
151 Walnut Street (105029)	MTOWER	58

Bridges in Grain Valley

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1963	29	70,408	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2022	159	64,862	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	529	30,485	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1948	531	25,455	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2012	27	14,404	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1986	144	9,478	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1999	113	8,932	F
Culvert	Concrete	1948	22	8,772	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1965	33	8,468	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1965	39	8,468	F
Culvert	Concrete	1986	31	8,168	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	34	6,322	F
Culvert	Concrete	1984	32	2,705	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1974	95	2,705	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1962	114	2,705	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	118	1,582	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	148	1,582	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1963	205	878	F
Culvert	Concrete	1988	25	364	G
Culvert	Steel	1970	24	222	F
Slab	Concrete	1997	32	200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1970	25	170	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	30	103	F
Culvert	Concrete	1996	28	99	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2004	46	10	G

Amtrak Stations in Grain Valley

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Independence, MO	600 South Grand Avenue	TRAIN
Lee's Summit, MO	217 SW Main Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Grain Valley

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
LAFARGE CORP - SUGAR CREEK PLANT	4201 N RIVER RD	JACKSON

Airports Near Grain Valley

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Kansas City International Airport	MCI	Large Airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport	MKC	Medium Airport
Whiteman Air Force Base	SZL	Medium Airport
Albright Airport	—	Small Airport
Angle Bar M Airport	—	Small Airport
Arrowhead Airpark	—	Small Airport
B-B Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bishop's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Blazer Airport	—	Small Airport
Block Air Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Brownsberger Airport	—	Small Airport
Butler Memorial Airport	BUM	Small Airport
Cameron Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Carp Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Carrollton Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Ccc Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Air Park	—	Small Airport
Chiles Airpark	—	Small Airport
Cliff Scott Airport	—	Small Airport
Clinton Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Crosswind Airfield	—	Small Airport
Curtis Field	—	Small Airport
Dorton Airport	—	Small Airport
Dunham Private Airport	—	Small Airport
East Kansas City Airport	—	Small Airport
Excelsior Springs Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Farris Strip	—	Small Airport
Ferros Ranch-Aero Airport	—	Small Airport
Fletcher Field	—	Small Airport
Flintlock Field	—	Small Airport
Flying G Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Flying Z Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Friends Field	—	Small Airport
G & S Space Port Airport	—	Small Airport
Gjerde International Airport	—	Small Airport
Hancock Airport	—	Small Airport
Harry S Truman Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Hayden Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hermon Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Higginsville Industrial Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hillside Airport	—	Small Airport
Hilltop Airport	—	Small Airport
Inter-State Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnson County Executive Airport	OJC	Small Airport
Kitty Hawk Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Sexton Airport	—	Small Airport
Lambs Field	—	Small Airport
Lawlor-Justus Airport	—	Small Airport
Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Grain Valley

8 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Blue Springs Police Department	1100 Southwest Smith Street
Buckner Police	11 Washington Street
Clay County Sheriffs Office
Independence Police Department	223 North Memorial Drive
Jackson County Park Ranger Building	3310 Rennau Drive
Jackson County Sheriff	4001 Northeast Lakewood Court
Lee's Summit Police Department
Liberty Police Department

Grocery Stores in Grain Valley

9 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Casey's 2209	Convenience Store	1251 SW Eagles Pkwy
Casey's 2808	Convenience Store	101 Buckner Tarsney Rd
CASEY'S 3325	Convenience Store	1111 S Buckner Tarsney Rd
Cosentinos Price Chopper 325	Supermarket	1191 NE McQuerry Rd
Dollar General 30163	Other	1701 NE Buckner Tarsney Rd
Dollar General 9597	Other	105 Rock Creek Dr
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza MO0066	Specialty Store	1203 S Buckner Tarsney Rd
Quik Trip 259	Convenience Store	1110 S Buckner Tarsney Rd
Temp Stop 117	Convenience Store	723 S Main St

Treatment Centers in Grain Valley

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Heartland Center for Behavioral Change - Liberty Outpatient Clinic	Substance Abuse	816-214-9110
Midwest ADP	Substance Abuse	816-836-2220
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc	Substance Abuse	816-407-1754
ReDiscover/Raytown	Both	816-988-2739

DOL Wage Violations in Grain Valley

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $62,865 in back wages owed to 50 employees.

Violations

$62,865

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Garcia Family Medicine & Women's Health	—	—	64029	—	1	$25,110	$2,790	9
Gambino's Pizza	—	—	64029	—	1	$12,142	$2,428	5
Nationwide R.V.	—	—	64029	—	1	$10,358	$2,589	4
Lifestyle RVs	—	—	64029	—	1	$7,959	$612	13
Comfort Inn	—	Choice Hotels	64029	—	2	$2,827	$236	12
Country Oak Village	—	—	64029	—	1	$2,315	$1,158	2
Mo-Kan Central Recovery, Inc.	—	—	64029	—	1	$1,484	$1,484	1
Valley Pub and Patio	—	—	64029	—	1	$483	$483	1
Americas Best Value Inn	—	—	64029	—	1	$187	$62	3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grain Valley

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALL CHRISTIANS TOGETHER SERVING	210 S MINTER RD
BIG GOD FELLOWSHIP	1116 SW GRAYSTONE CT
DUNCAN ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH	4108 S BUCKNER TARSNEY RD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GRAIN VALLEY	PO BOX 346
FIRST SAMOAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	150 NE MCQUERRY RD
FULL ARMOR OF GOD APOSTOLIC INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	812 SW LAKEVIEW DR
FUZION	1204 SW DEAN DR
GSG MISSIONS INC	PO BOX 2912
LAWYER FOR THE LORD CHURCH MINISTRY INC	8024 S FRISTOE RD
REVIVAL GENERATION CHURCH INC	401 S OUTER BELT RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grain Valley

What is the population of Grain Valley?

Grain Valley has a population of 15,967 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 2,592 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Grain Valley expensive to live in?

Grain Valley is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $87,266, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $269,800 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,366 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grain Valley safe?

Grain Valley is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,438 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Grain Valley receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Grain Valley?

Grain Valley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Grain Valley?

The job market in Grain Valley is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 17.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grain Valley?

The median home value in Grain Valley is $269,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $323,369. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,366. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 65.2%.

How are the schools in Grain Valley?

Schools in Grain Valley score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.8% of adults in Grain Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Grain Valley?

The obesity rate in Grain Valley is 33.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.5% of adults are smokers. 26.9% are physically inactive. 27.7% of residents report depression. 8.6% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Grain Valley?

The average commute in Grain Valley is 25 minutes. 77.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grain Valley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grain Valley is 86.1% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.2% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Oak Grove, MO 8,477 pop · 3.8 mi Blue Springs, MO 59,416 pop · 4.5 mi Lake Lotawana, MO 2,378 pop · 6.8 mi Buckner, MO 2,917 pop · 8.1 mi Lone Jack, MO 1,487 pop · 10.0 mi Lee's Summit, MO 102,583 pop · 12.2 mi Independence, MO 121,944 pop · 12.8 mi Odessa, MO 5,589 pop · 13.2 mi Greenwood, MO 6,000 pop · 13.7 mi Raytown, MO 29,593 pop · 14.2 mi Sugar Creek, MO 3,261 pop · 14.7 mi Lake Winnebago, MO 1,401 pop · 15.3 mi Blue Summit, MO 1,145 pop · 16.1 mi Pleasant Hill, MO 8,853 pop · 16.2 mi

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