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Excelsior Springs, MO


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Excelsior Springs, Missouri

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

The People and Families of Excelsior Springs

In Excelsior Springs, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Excelsior Springs had a median family income of $46,284.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,025) in Excelsior Springs than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Excelsior Springs Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Excelsior Springs, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Excelsior Springs, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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