North Kansas City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,758 Population 1,089/sq mi density

$46,024 Median Income $39,804 per capita

$194,700 Home Value $246,868 Zillow

$1,146 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr

634 Violent Crime/100K 8,244 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$46,024 median income, 7.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$194,700 home value, $1,146/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

634 violent crimes/100K (67% above avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Kansas City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	741 ft (226 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density	1,089/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1300°N, 94.5622°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.24"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

5 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	91 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	77 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	12 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	111 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 422 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 28, 2019	EF4	77 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	88 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	24 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	13 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	25 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	53 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	81 km	1
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	54 km	1
May 7, 1961	EF4	32 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	59 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	34 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	19 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	49 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	81 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	64 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	57 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	78 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	79 km	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	8 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	56 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	5.0 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in

North Kansas City has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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