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Kansas City, Missouri by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Kansas City was 13.7 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 3.3 times the statewide rate (4.2). The median household income is $69,166 and the median home value is $242,900. Population: about 510,612 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kansas City?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Kansas City at 13.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (7,094 in all). That is about 3.3 times the Missouri rate (4.2), and about 4.2 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 135 murders. Property crime came to 20,463 offenses (39.5 per 1,000; Missouri: 16.4). Car thefts stand out: 11.9 per 1,000, about 6.0 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 7,433 were reported, the count is down 5%.
| Offense (2025) | Kansas City count | Per 1,000 | Missouri per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 7,094 | 13.7 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 135 | 0.26 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 363 | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 1,036 | 2.0 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 5,560 | 10.7 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 20,463 | 39.5 | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 2,791 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 11,500 | 22.2 | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,172 | 11.9 | 2.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Kansas City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,433 | 21,675 | 156 |
| 2022 | 7,583 | 24,108 | 167 |
| 2023 | 7,594 | 25,443 | 180 |
| 2024 | 7,961 | 24,048 | 141 |
| 2025 | 7,094 | 20,463 | 135 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Kansas City Police Department's own reports.
How does Kansas City compare with Missouri?
Kansas City's median household earns $69,166 a year, close to the state figure ($70,702). The median owner-occupied home is worth $242,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,238 a month. About 510,612 people live on 315 square miles of land, roughly 1,623 per square mile. The city lies in Jackson County, Clay County and Platte County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kansas City | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 510,612 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,166 | $70,702 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,900 | $230,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,238 | $1,033 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.4% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Kansas City?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Kansas City: Conservation Chemical Co.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 26 high-hazard dams in Kansas City. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 8 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Longview Dam (125 ft) and Rosenfelt Dam (57 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Jackson County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Kansas City?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Kansas City city limits (all active that day). Where crews are working: 24 and IS70E TO MYRTLE AVE. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Kansas City?
Inside the city limits there are 167 public schools (2024-25) and 37 private schools (2023-24). 23 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Harry S Truman National Historic Site. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Weston Bend State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kansas City
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Kansas City city limits (6 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 14 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #361 (Kansas City), Alpha Pawn (Kansas City), American Gold Mine (Kansas City), Range USA #46 (Kansas City), The Vault (Kansas City) and Walmart #234 (Kansas City).
Liquor stores
75 liquor stores are on the map inside the Kansas City city limits: 12th Street Liquors & Groceries (Kansas City), 51st St Liquor (Kansas City), Barnyard Liquor (Kansas City), Big D Conveneince (Kansas City), Blue Ridge Liquors (Kansas City), Blue X Discount Smoke And Liquor (Kansas City), Brookside Wine & Spirits (Kansas City), Cloud 9 Convenience (Kansas City) and 67 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Kansas City city limits: Planned Parenthood Great Plains-Patty Brous Health Center (Kansas City).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kansas City?
In 2025, Kansas City had 13.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (7,094 reported), about 3.3 times the Missouri rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 39.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kansas City?
$69,166 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $70,702 for Missouri.
How much do homes cost in Kansas City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $242,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $230,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Kansas City?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Jackson County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Kansas City, KS (10 mi) · Independence, MO (11 mi) · Shawnee, KS (16 mi) · Lee's Summit, MO (17 mi) · Blue Springs, MO (17 mi) · Lenexa, KS (18 mi)
More: Missouri statewide numbers · county pages: Jackson County, Clay County and Platte County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Kansas City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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