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Harrisonville, Missouri

Introduction to Harrisonville, Missouri

Harrisonville, Missouri, in Cass county, is located 28 miles SE of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 33 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Harrisonville is home to approximately 8,946 residents.

Harrisonville History

The Dhegilha Indians were the original inhabitants of Harrisonville. The first American settler of the area was James Lackey. It was first settled in 1830. Humphrey Hunt, Dr. Joseph Hudspeth, and John Blythe are some of the other early settlers. The city was originally served by the Missouri Pacific and the Frisco Railroads. Harrisonville was named after a congressman called Albert G. Harrison. It is the county seat of Cass County, which was established in 1835.

Harrisonville and nearby Attractions

  • Westchester Village Shopping Center
  • Pleasant Hill Historical Society Museum
  • Creemoor Golf Course
  • Nance Museum
  • Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
  • Hillsdale State Park

Things To Do In Harrisonville

There are several lakes in Harrisonville. Some of these include the City Lake, Lake Luna, and Hanesville Lake. One can enjoy shopping at the Westchester Village Shopping Center. The Creemoor Golf Course is an ideal destination for the golfers. One can also visit the Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio, Shawnee Mission, and Walt Disney House and Garage. Harrisonville hosts the Living History Festival every year in the month of October.

Harrisonville Transportation

Kansas City International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Harrisonville Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Metropolitan Community College, University of Missouri - Kansas City, and Devry Institute of Technology.

Comparative Profile of Harrisonville, MO

Comparing Harrisonville 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
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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