North Kansas City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,758 Population 1,089/sq mi density
$46,024 Median Income $39,804 per capita
$194,700 Home Value $260,106 Zillow
$1,146 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,024 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$194,700 home value, $1,146/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Kansas City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,024
39% below
$39,804 per capita
Home Value
$194,700
31% below
Zillow: $260,106
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
1% below
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
6% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How North Kansas City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Kansas City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
69%
Rent
99%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Kansas City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Kansas City residents earn a median household income of $46,024 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,804. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Kansas City is $194,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,106. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

31.6% of adults in North Kansas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Kansas City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,758
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,024
Per Capita$39,804
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty9.7%

Housing

A
Home Value$194,700
Rent$1,146
Ownership28.5%
Zillow$260,106
Housing Units3,084
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation741 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.4%
EV Stations16

Did You Know?

The median home in North Kansas City was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (14 miles).
18.8% of the population has a disability.