The Town FilesMission, Kansas
City in Johnson County · population 9,954 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,100
- Household income
- $75,534
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 34.8
Mission is a city of 9,954 people in Johnson County, Kansas. The median home is worth $289,100, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Kansas towns, hipper than 100% of Kansas towns, more walkable than 99% of Kansas towns.
How Mission ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mission is worth $289,100, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $75,534, which is more affordable than 4% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,194 a month. 44.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mission | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,100 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,194 | $815 |
| Median household income | $75,534 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 44.9% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mission
| People | Mission | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.3% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mission
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.0 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mission since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 2003 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 415 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| November 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4347: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| December 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | EM-3282: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 370,992 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,090 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Mission itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Mission
2 public schools with 655 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Elem | PK-6 | 366 | 14.1 |
| Rushton Elem | PK-6 | 289 | 13.8 |
Towns near Mission
- Roeland Park, KS1.2 mi · 6,871 people · home $276,200
- Fairway, KS1.5 mi · 4,170 people · home $618,000
- Merriam, KS2.1 mi · 11,098 people · home $263,300
- Mission Hills, KS2.3 mi · 3,594 people · home $1,237,800
- Prairie Village, KS3.0 mi · 22,957 people · home $435,700
- Shawnee, KS8.0 mi · 67,311 people · home $359,700
- Kansas City, KS8.0 mi · 156,607 people · home $167,400
- Leawood, KS8.4 mi · 33,902 people · home $658,800
Mission questions
Is Mission, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mission scores better for retirees than 15% of Kansas towns and quieter than 11%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Mission?
The median owner-occupied home in Mission is valued at $289,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,534, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,194 a month.
What is the weather like in Mission?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 11.0 inches of snow.
Does Mission get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mission since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 2003. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)