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Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Introduction to Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Excelsior Springs, Missouri, in Clay county, is located 19 miles NE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and is 25 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 10,847 people reside in Excelsior Springs.

Excelsior Springs History

Excelsior Springs got its name because of the existence of the natural springs in the city. The city was discovered by a farmer called Travis Mellion in the year 1880. The medicinal values of the natural springs brought many people in the city including Rev. John Van Buren Flack, who formed the community of Excelsior in partnership with a spring owner called Anthony W. Wyman. The city name was changed to Excelsior Springs in the year 1882. The city was incorporated in the year 1881.

Excelsior Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Osage
  • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
  • Kansas City Museum
  • Watkins Mill State Park
  • Walt Disney House and Garage
  • Harry S. Truman National Historic Site

Things To Do In Excelsior Springs

While in Excelsior Springs one can enjoy a number of recreational facilities. The city has several recreational parks like the Watkins Mill State Park which offers facilities for camping, fishing and swimming. The historic sites which include Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Walt Disney House and Garage are some of the major tourist attractions.

Excelsior Springs Transportation

Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Excelsior Springs Higher Education

Missouri Western State College, Ottawa University, Penn Valley Community College, University of Missouri, and University of Saint Mary are some of the educational centers that impart higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Excelsior Springs Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Excelsior Springs, MO

Comparing Excelsior Springs 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 Old88
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men47
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22
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