City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

North Kansas City, MO

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

4,758
Residents
$46,024
Median income
$194,700
Median home
$1,358
Median rent (state)

North Kansas City - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, North Kansas City places in the 14th percentile for household income and the 1st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

14th
percentile, household income
41st
percentile, home value
51st
percentile, median rent
1st
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: North Kansas City, MO

North Kansas City is a small town in Missouri, home to 4,758 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in North Kansas City brings in $46,024 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.7%. Home values in North Kansas City run a median of $194,700, and the median resident age is 47.1 years. Educational attainment runs 31.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 63.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 6 residential building permits were authorized in North Kansas City (Construction Slowdown), down 98% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. North Kansas City's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 8226.4 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: the state registers 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,358 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Missouri's average monthly utility costs around $219 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 89.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

4,758 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$46,024 /yr

Poverty 9.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does North Kansas City compare to other US cities?

North Kansas City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 14% higher than other cities
Home value 41% pricier than other cities
Median rent 51% pricier than other cities
Safety 1% 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, North Kansas City ranks #231 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

Each percentile compares North Kansas City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places North Kansas City toward the top of Missouri's cities

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, North Kansas City ranks #1 - the 88th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Kansas City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#576 of 842
32nd percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 875
88th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#179 of 833
79th percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#459 of 875
47th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#140 of 875
84th percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

14thIncome percentile
1stSafety percentile

14th percentile nationally for median household income · 1st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

North Kansas City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

North Kansas City'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 23 Avg. percentile National median
North Kansas City'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 North Kansas City's home value compares nationally

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

$194,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $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. North Kansas City $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 - North Kansas City, MO North Kansas City, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Kansas City, 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 North Kansas City, MO median $46,024/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%
North Kansas City, 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 North Kansas City, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 31.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.9%

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

Population
4,758
Median Income
$46,024
Median Home Value
$194,700
Median Age
47.1
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Labor force participation
63.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
8226.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
709.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
7516.9
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.

Population Change

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

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4,000 residents4,500 residents5,000 residents5,500 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,569 residents 5,613 residents ▲ +22.8%
North Kansas City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
6
housing units authorized
Single-Family
6
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 245
2020 0
2021 57
2022 573
2023 35
2024 6

Permit volume decreased 98% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.2%
Carpool
5.6%
Public Transit
1.4%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
9.8%

Based on 2,516 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 North Kansas City 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

St. Clair
4,767 people
Higginsville
4,775 people
Platte City
4,793 people
Crystal City
4,721 people
Osage Beach
4,715 people
Rock Hill
4,708 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Kansas City's 4,758 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Midland, NC
4,758 people
Whitehouse, OH
4,757 people
Combee Settlement, FL
4,756 people
Warm Mineral Springs, FL
4,756 people
Lakeview, GA
4,760 people
Humboldt, IA
4,761 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Kansas City's $46,024 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Thompsonville, IL
$46,023 median income
Deposit, NY
$46,023 median income
Seeley Lake, MT
$46,031 median income
Shippenville, PA
$46,016 median income
Meadville, PA
$46,012 median income
Delta, CO
$46,010 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Kansas City, 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 North Kansas City, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 64.5% 15.4% 16.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.0% White 64.5% Black or African American 15.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 2.3% Some other race 1.6% Two or more races 16.2% 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 North Kansas City 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
North Kansas City (this city) 4,758 $46,024
St. Clair 4,767 $40,933
Higginsville 4,775 $76,409
Platte City 4,793 $65,132
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Kansas City, MO?

What is the population of North Kansas City, MO? +

4,758 people live in North Kansas City, MO according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Kansas City, MO? +

The median household income in North Kansas City is $46,024 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Kansas City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Kansas City; 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 North Kansas City, MO safe? +

North Kansas City has a total crime rate of 8226.4 per 100,000 residents, which is above 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 North Kansas City, MO? +

The median home value in North Kansas City is $194,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, 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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