City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Excelsior Springs, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Excelsior Springs - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,502
Residents
$74,056
Median income
$174,000
Median home
$1,358
Median rent (state)

Excelsior Springs - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Excelsior Springs lands in the 55th percentile for household income and the 19th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

55th
percentile, household income
35th
percentile, home value
51st
percentile, median rent
19th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Excelsior Springs, MO

10,502 people live in Excelsior Springs, Missouri - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $74,056 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.2%. Home values in Excelsior Springs run a median of $174,000, and the median resident age is 35.7 years. About 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 63.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 59 residential building permits were authorized in Excelsior Springs (Building Boom), up 321% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2721.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Missouri scores 90.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,358 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $219 across Missouri, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 21.1 minutes, with 78.0% driving alone and 7.4% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 89.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

10,502 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$74,056 /yr

Poverty 9.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Excelsior Springs compare to other US cities?

Here's how Excelsior Springs stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 55% higher than other cities
Home value 35% pricier than other cities
Median rent 51% pricier than other cities
Safety 19% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Missouri, Excelsior Springs ranks #177 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Excelsior Springs's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Missouri, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

55thIncome percentile
19thSafety percentile

55th percentile nationally for median household income · 19th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Excelsior Springs's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Excelsior Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 44 Avg. percentile National median
Excelsior Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Excelsior Springs's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$174,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 65% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Excelsior Springs $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Excelsior Springs, MO Excelsior Springs, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Excelsior Springs, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Excelsior Springs, MO median $74,056/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Excelsior Springs, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Excelsior Springs, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,502
Median Income
$74,056
Median Home Value
$174,000
Median Age
35.7
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2721.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
329.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2391.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,500 residents10,600 residents10,700 residents10,800 residents10,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,577 residents 10,819 residents ▲ +2.3%
Excelsior Springs's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
59
housing units authorized
Single-Family
19
detached homes
Multifamily
40
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 14
2020 24
2021 19
2022 23
2023 12
2024 59

Permit volume increased 321% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
21.1 minutes
Drive Alone
78.0%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.4%
Work from Home
7.4%
Other
2.3%

Based on 5,226 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Excelsior Springs sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,358/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
89.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Smithville
10,552 people
Maryville
10,556 people
Bellefontaine Neighbors
10,562 people
Kearney
10,696 people
Kennett
10,236 people
Bolivar
10,996 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Excelsior Springs's 10,502 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Plymouth, IN
10,506 people
Beverly Hills, MI
10,507 people
Forest Acres, SC
10,491 people
Reading, OH
10,490 people
Riverdale, IL
10,515 people
Malibu, CA
10,516 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Excelsior Springs's $74,056 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Macungie, PA
$74,056 median income
Pierre, SD
$74,053 median income
Gibsonton, FL
$74,049 median income
Macon, IL
$74,063 median income
Minburn, IA
$74,063 median income
Burgin, KY
$74,063 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Excelsior Springs, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Excelsior Springs, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.3% 7.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.3% White 86.3% Black or African American 4.2% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.8% Two or more races 7.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Excelsior Springs compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Excelsior Springs (this city) 10,502 $74,056
Smithville 10,552 $99,925
Maryville 10,556 $48,099
Bellefontaine Neighbors 10,562 $48,354
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Excelsior Springs, MO?

What is the population of Excelsior Springs, MO? +

The population of Excelsior Springs, MO stands at 10,502 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Excelsior Springs, MO? +

Excelsior Springs households earn a median of $74,056 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Excelsior Springs? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Excelsior Springs; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Excelsior Springs, MO safe? +

Excelsior Springs has a total crime rate of 2721.0 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Excelsior Springs, MO? +

A typical home in Excelsior Springs is worth $174,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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