The Town FilesJackson County, Missouri
719,976 people. The median home is worth $230,500 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $68,577.
Towns in Jackson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 508,090 | $242,900 | $69,166 | 35.8 |
| Independence | 123,011 | $172,900 | $60,339 | 39.0 |
| Lee's Summit | 101,108 | $340,900 | $102,531 | 38.8 |
| Blue Springs | 58,603 | $263,100 | $88,920 | 37.2 |
| Raytown | 30,012 | $182,900 | $68,840 | 40.9 |
| Grandview | 26,209 | $188,500 | $53,447 | 34.7 |
| Grain Valley | 15,627 | $283,800 | $89,649 | 35.2 |
| Oak Grove | 8,157 | $215,500 | $75,102 | 32.6 |
| Greenwood | 6,021 | $286,100 | $107,250 | 41.2 |
| Sugar Creek | 3,271 | $136,600 | $62,165 | 40.2 |
| Buckner | 2,945 | $197,600 | $87,350 | 32.5 |
People and housing
| Jackson County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,197 | $855 |
| Median household income | $68,577 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 37.0 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
375,574 jobs in 2024, average pay $71,613 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,429 storm events in Jackson County from 1996 to 2026, with 79 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 30, 2011 | Flood | EM-3325: Flooding |
| February 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3317: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).