BlockKansas City, Missouri
38 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1890 and the latest in 1996. It stands in Kaw Township. It lies in ZIP code area 64106. It sits by Toad-a-Loop (historical). The Survey maps it on the Kansas City quadrangle. 508,090 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 909 feet above sea level.
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On record in Kansas City
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 12 of 358 shown
Liberty MemorialNational Historic Landmark · listed 2000
Mutual Musicians' Foundation BuildingNational Historic Landmark · listed 1979
1524 Grand Avenue Buildinglisted 2004
18th and Vine Historic Districtlisted 1991
1901 McGee Street Automotive Service Buildinglisted 2009
A.B.C. Storage and Van Company Buildinglisted 2007
Acme Brass and Machine Works Buildinglisted 2004
ACME Cleansing Company Buildinglisted 2017
Aines Farm Dairy Buildinglisted 2008
Argyle Buildinglisted 2005
Attucks Schoollisted 1991
Aurora Apartmentslisted 2017
Population over time
4 figuresKansas City grew from 132,716 to 508,090 between 1890 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 132,716 | |
| 1996 | 441,000 | |
| 2010 | 459,787 | +18,787 (+4%) |
| 2020 | 508,090 | +48,303 (+11%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
13 surveys from 38 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1890 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:125000, 2 printings
- 1894 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:125000, 14 printings
- 1935 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1940 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:31680, 3 printings
- 1950 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1957 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:24000
- 1960 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1964 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1983 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1996 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
140 since 2007Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 140 fires within 5 miles of Kansas City between 2007 and 2020, burning about 55 acres in total. 2 started naturally. 14 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 91 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 14 |
| Smoking | 10 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 8 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 5 |
| Debris and open burning | 4 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Fireworks | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 7 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 7 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 5 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 30 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 29 September 2018 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 24406 |
| 29 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Wyandotte County | 23456 |
| 28 September 2007 | Recreation and ceremony | 2.0 acres | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 69 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 69 workings within 5 miles of Kansas City: 65 past producers, 4 producers. 4 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Clay, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Perlite. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite Weight Products Perlite Plant | Perlite | Producer | ||
| Unknown-Ls and Shale | Clay, Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-S&G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-S&G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-S&G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Doyle Rock Company Clay Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Clay | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 195 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Kansas City in 195 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 73 thunderstorm wind, 68 hail, 48 flash flood, 6 flood. The reports record 9 deaths. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1998 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | 9 killed, $20,000,000 | no account filed |
| August 2004 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | $1,000,000 | The most significant flooding since 1998 in the downtown area as 4 to 6 inches of rain falls across the area. Numerous water rescues and homes and businesses flooded. |
| March 2006 | Hail | Kansas City | $200,000 | no account filed |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $85,000 | Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds up to 80 mph, which caused widespread damage across the area. Power lines were downed at 8th Street and Brighton Avenue, and at 83rd Street and Paseo Avenue. Considerable tree damage occurred in and south of the Country Club Plaza area. In many parts of town, trees were down across city streets, partially blocking traffic. A 55-foot maple tree fell onto a house, crushing the front porch and creasing the roof. Several cars were damaged by trees and limbs falling on them. There was also a large power outage over the south end of Kansas City along Red Bridge Road between Wornall Road and U.S. Route 71. About 60,000 customers lost power in the Kansas City area from the storm. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $50,000 | Broadcast media reported a couple were trapped in their home when a large tree fell onto it. The extent of the damage to the home is otherwise unknown. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $50,000 | A 68 mph wind gust was recorded in downtown Kansas City. At least two windows in a downtown high-rise were shattered. A light pole fell on a police car, and windows were damaged on at least 5 other patrol cars. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $50,000 | Severe Thunderstorms moved through downtown Kansas City with damaging winds and torrential rains. 60 mph winds were reported at the Federal building, and the roof was blown off of the Lincoln Academy Prep School at 22nd and Woodland. Heavy rains causing flash flooding, with Southwest Trafficway closed near 25th street, in addition to other flooding of city streets. The storms continued east to Blue Springs, where numerous small tree limbs were broken off. Lightning struck a house in the south part of Kansas City, igniting the wood shingles. The home and its contents were nearly a total loss due to the ensuing fire. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $50,000 | The Kansas City Downtown Airport reported wind gusts of 58 mph, which downed trees and power lines across parts of Kansas City. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $15,000 | A roof collapsed due to high winds and heavy rains. |
| June 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $15,000 | The KC Fire Department reported numerous downed power lines. |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $10,000 | Roof blown off residence at 16th and Jackson. |
| May 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $10,000 | Trees down on houses and power lines down. |
| April 2001 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | $10,000 | Law enforcement reported flooding around downtown Kansas City. Up to 2 inches of rain fell in a 30minute period. Several roads had to be closed due to high water. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $10,000 | The Kansas City Fire Department reported downed trees from thunderstorm winds at 126th and Holmes. |
| July 2024 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | $5,000 | Up to 6 inches of rain fell across portions of Jackson County within a span of a couple hours, causing widespread flash flooding across much of Jackson County. Major roadways were flooded and closed down, with several water rescues. |
| July 2024 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | $5,000 | Up to 6 inches of rain fell across portions of Jackson County within a span of a couple hours, causing widespread flash flooding across much of Jackson County. Major roadways were flooded and closed down, with several water rescues. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $5,000 | A large tree was reported to have fell on a home at 35th and Woodland. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $5,000 | Tree fell on apartment roof at 39th and Central. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $5,000 | Large trees were knocked down along with power lines. Several hundred Kansas City Power & Light Company customers were without power. One man was injured when he walked on down power lines. Reported by a local newspaper. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | $5,000 | Numerous power lines and trees were blown down within Kansas City and across southern parts of the county. |
| April 1993 | Hail | Kansas City | $5,000 | Golf ball-size hail fell at the Crown Center shopping area. |
| April 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Downed tree limbs and wires near Blue Hills Park. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Ping pong ball sized hail in downtown Kansas City. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Quarter sized hail reported in downtown Kansas City. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Multiple trees snapped or downed near Smart Avenue. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Reports of downed trees and wires in the Beacon Hill neighborhood south of downtown Kansas City. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Large tree down near Bales Avenue. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Report of tree limbs down at this location. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Numerous trees and tree limbs blown down from near West 47th Street and Roe Boulevard to West 55th Street and Wornall Road, and from West 34th Street and Southwest Trafficway to Shawnee Mission Parkway and Mission Road. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Large tree down at 58th and Wornall due to microburst as reported by KMBC. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Large tree uprooted near Brookside Blvd and 53rd Street due to microburst as reported by KMBC. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Downed tree near Ward Parkway. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Downed tree at 55th and Troost. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Downed wires near 24th Street. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Downed tree and wires near Quincy Avenue. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Two tree limbs down about 8 inches in diameter near the UMKC campus. |
| March 2024 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Golf ball sized hail was reported in the western portions of the Crossroads south of downtown Kansas City. |
| March 2024 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Golf ball sized hail was reported in the western portions of the Crossroads south of downtown Kansas City. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Estimated 60 mph wind gusts. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Large tree fell on top of a house near 38th and Agnes. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Quarter sized hail was reported at Crown Center in Kansas City. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Quarter sized hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 71 and Linwood Blvd. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in the West Plaza neighborhood. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near the Power and Light District in downtown Kansas City. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Downed tree and wires near Westwood Terrace. |
| April 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | A large tree fell onto a house. This report was received via social media. |
| May 2021 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | - | Moderate rain over the KC metro caused some minor flash flooding on Brush Creek, along Ward Parkway. |
| April 2019 | Hail | Kansas City | - | This report was received via MPing. |
| June 2019 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Reported from 41 Action News near Country Club Plaza. |
| June 2019 | Hail | Kansas City | - | Reported from Liberty Memorial. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | - | A water rescue occurred near 21st and Central. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | - | Significant flooding near 25th and Jefferson occurred due to heavy rain. Road damage was reported by KC Fire, but the extent is not known. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | - | Water was reported over the roadway near WWI Memorial. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Large tree down behind the house. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | - | Water rescue in Kansas City occurred. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Numerous large tree limbs were down across the Rockhurst University campus. |
| July 2017 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | - | Water was over Interstate 35 near Broadway, causing the interstate to shut down for a couple hours. |
| July 2017 | Flash Flood | Kansas City | - | A water rescue of two occupants in a vehicle took place at 12th and Jackson. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Large tree limbs were snapped along Gillham Road near the UMKC Campus. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kansas City | - | Numerous trees of unknown size or condition, along with large tree limbs were down across County Club Plaza and Ward Parkway areas. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 3.1 miles | 38 | |
| Manchester School | 4.1 miles | 38 | |
| Centropolis | 4.5 miles | 26 | |
| Air Line Junction | 4.6 miles | 26 | |
| Leeds | 4.8 miles | 38 | |
| Athol | 5.1 miles | 26 | |
| Blue Summit | 5.2 miles | 26 | |
| Rock Creek Junction | 5.3 miles | 26 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Kansas City | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q41819 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 748198. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.