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Excelsior Springs.
About
Life in Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs is a community of 10,502 people in Missouri. The median household income is $72,609, median rent runs about $975 per month, and median home values are around $187,000. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Excelsior Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Foreign-Born
4.4%
Broadband Internet
88.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.4% foreign-born, most often from South Africa
Who lives in Excelsior Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Excelsior Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from South Africa (27.1%), and 5.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
55.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Excelsior Springs
In Excelsior Springs, rent runs 6% below the MO average, and home values are 19% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,945
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $224,904 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Excelsior Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clay County, which includes Excelsior Springs, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Excelsior Springs: Clay County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clay County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Excelsior Springs is about 4% of Clay County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Excelsior Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS metro area
Commute22.3 min avg
How Excelsior Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Excelsior Springs, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 7% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Excelsior Springs runs 7% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
306.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,737.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Excelsior Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clay County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clay County, which includes Excelsior Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clay County, county-wide
Excelsior Springs is about 4% of Clay County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clay County, which includes Excelsior Springs, is typically good — 270 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
270
per year
Moderate Days
86
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Clay County, county-wide
Excelsior Springs is about 4% of Clay County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Excelsior Springs has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
19.4"
Hot Days/Year
37
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 1.27" |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 1.55" |
| Mar | 55°F | 31°F | 2.48" |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.07" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 5.23" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 5.22" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.41" |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 4.03" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 4.91" |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.25" |
| Nov | 55°F | 31°F | 2.11" |
| Dec | 42°F | 22°F | 1.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.9%
of residents
Excelsior Springs Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Liberty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Liberty
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Excelsior Springs (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 924 students · in-state tuition $21,538 · 62% graduate · median earnings $63,955 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs Branch
1460 Kearney Rd, Excelsior Springs
Cities Near Excelsior Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Excelsior Springs FAQ
Is Excelsior Springs, Missouri affordable?⌄
Excelsior Springs's median rent is $975/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,609/year. Median home value is $186,800.
Is Excelsior Springs, Missouri safe?⌄
Excelsior Springs's violent crime rate was 307 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1737 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Excelsior Springs, Missouri?⌄
Clay County, which includes Excelsior Springs, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Excelsior Springs, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Excelsior Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $975/month and median household income is $72,609/year. The median home value is $186,800. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Excelsior Springs, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Excelsior Springs is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from