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Belton, Missouri

Introduction to Belton, Missouri

Belton, Missouri, in Cass county, is located 14 miles SE of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 20 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is in the Kansas City area. There are 21,730 residents in Belton.

Belton History

Shawnee Indians were the early settlers of this area. What is now known as the city of Belton was originally a government land of 80 acres which was purchased by George W. Scott and William H. Colbern in 1869. Scott and Colbern named the city "Belton" after their friend, Marcus Lindsey Belt, who helped them survey the land area, and the city was incorporated in 1872.

Belton and nearby Attractions

  • Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio
  • Walt Disney House and Garage
  • Hillsdale State Park
  • Watkins Mill State Park
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  • Swan River Museum

Things To Do In Belton

The city of Belton offers easy access to several popular tourist attractions. The Watkins Mill State Park and the Hillsdale State Park are the two recreational parks which offer facilities for the enjoyment of a variety of sports and other activities. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Swan River Museum showcase interesting artifacts relating to the ancient history of the region. The Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio and the Walt Disney House and Garage are among the other major attractions of Belton.

Belton Transportation

Facilities for air transportation are available at the Lambert-Saint Louis International Airport.

Belton Higher Education

The University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University of Saint Mary, and William Jewell College are some of the nearby higher education institutes.

High Points

Belton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Belton Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Belton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Belton, MO

Comparing Belton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use47
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime56

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