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Gladstone, Missouri

Introduction to Gladstone, Missouri

Gladstone, Missouri, in Clay county, is located 7 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is included in the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 26,365 people resided in Gladstone.

Gladstone History

Gladstone is located in Clay County, which was organized on January 2, 1822 and was named after Henry Clay who was the U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Gladstone was originally named as Linden. It adopted its present name in 1952. The city is informally nicknamed as Happy Rock.

Gladstone and nearby Attractions

  • Meadowbrook Shopping Center
  • Timber Ridge Golf Park
  • Strawberry Hill Museum
  • Worlds of Fun
  • Walt Disney House and Garage
  • Weston Bend State Park

Things To Do In Gladstone

During your stay in Gladstone, one can visit the Strawberry Hill Museum, Children's Museum of Kansas City, and Kansas City Museum. The City Market and Worlds of Fun are also in the neighborhood. One can shop at the Meadowbrook Shopping Center. The Timber Ridge Golf Park is an ideal destination for the golf lovers. The Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site, Fort Osage, and Harry S. Truman National Historic Site are some of the popular tourist destinations. The city also hosts the Bluesfest and Gladfest every year.

Gladstone Transportation

Kansas City International Airport is less than an hour's drive away.

Gladstone Higher Education

Metropolitan Community College, Metropolitan Community Colleges, and Park University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Gladstone Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Gladstone Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Gladstone People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Gladstone Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 14%Gladstone Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Gladstone College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Gladstone, MO

Comparing Gladstone 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
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population74
Male Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents72
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime64

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