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Harrisonville.
About
Life in Harrisonville
Harrisonville is a community of 10,002 people in Missouri. The median household income is $62,473, median rent runs about $944 per month, and median home values are around $209,200. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Harrisonville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
89.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Harrisonville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Harrisonville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.5%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
46.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 9% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Harrisonville
In Harrisonville, rent runs 9% below the MO average, and home values are 9% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,642
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $297,465 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MO average
Unemployment in Harrisonville
Unemployment in Cass County, which includes Harrisonville, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Harrisonville: Cass County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cass County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Harrisonville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.8 min avg
How Harrisonville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Harrisonville, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 49 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 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Harrisonville runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
291.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,186.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Harrisonville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cass County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cass County, which includes Harrisonville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Flash Flood | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Drought | $110,000 |
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
Cass County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cass County, which includes Harrisonville, is typically good — 281 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
281
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cass County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Harrisonville has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
16.8"
Hot Days/Year
37
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.43" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 1.81" |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 2.95" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.17" |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 5.77" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.32" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.74" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.38" |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.42" |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 2.40" |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Harrisonville
Harrisonville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Cass Regional Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Belton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Belton
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.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Harrisonville
Harrisonville's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Harrisonville
Harrisonville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
59 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Harrisonville
Genealogy Branch
400 E Mechanic St, Harrisonville
Harrisonville Branch
400 E Mechanic St, Harrisonville
Cities Near Harrisonville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Harrisonville FAQ
Is Harrisonville, Missouri affordable?⌄
Harrisonville's median rent is $944/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,473/year. Median home value is $209,200.
Is Harrisonville, Missouri safe?⌄
Harrisonville's violent crime rate was 292 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1187 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Harrisonville, Missouri?⌄
Cass County, which includes Harrisonville, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Harrisonville, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Harrisonville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $944/month and median household income is $62,473/year. The median home value is $209,200. About 30% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Harrisonville, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Harrisonville is 28 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