Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Missouri City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Missouri City beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 480 in 1860, a peak of 581 in 1880, 217 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1935 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Missouri City. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaArrowhead Stadium
11 mi Park & preserveSubTropolis
16 mi Stadium & arenaKauffman Stadium
11 mi Theme parkWorlds of Fun
16 mi Stadium & arenaCPKC Stadium
11 mi MuseumHarry S. Truman Presidential Library and MuseumArrowhead Stadium: Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SubTropolis: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Kauffman Stadium: Mysteryman28, Public domain · Worlds of Fun: Tkexb173 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CPKC Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum: Sallyrob at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Who provides power, water and the rest in Missouri City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Missouri City.
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Missouri City 56 school district.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 14 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
7.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Missouri City, below both the Missouri State town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). In Missouri City, the average commute is 29 minutes. Half of commuters travel less than 17 miles. The top destinations are Kansas City (32%), Liberty (16%) and Overland Park (6%).
| Missouri City | Missouri State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 14% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The range runs from 20° on a January night to 88° on a July afternoon, with about 13 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
8.9% of adults worry about having enough food in Missouri City, against 15% in Missouri State’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. CDC measures, 32 in all: Missouri City beats Missouri State on 9 and trails on 4. In Missouri City, just over two in five adults have high blood pressure.
| Missouri City | Missouri State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Missouri City | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Paid flood insurance claims in Missouri City since 1993: 7. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 54% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2007, has brought federal aid to Missouri City households. Expected losses in Missouri City break down as 56% from inland flooding and 14% from tornadoes.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among households in Missouri City, 83% are owner-occupiers. Its rent at the middle of the market is $1,150 a month.
| Missouri City | Missouri State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,150 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
2 within 15 miles of the center of Missouri City
About 1 of every 100 Missouri City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri State.
Where Missouri City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
Missouri City is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 217 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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Missouri City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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