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Raymore.
About
Life in Raymore
Raymore is a community of 23,849 people in Missouri. The median household income is $104,447, median rent runs about $1,303 per month, and median home values are around $339,000. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Raymore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+16.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Raymore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Raymore, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (21.8%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.2%
of households
Married Couples
60.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
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 26% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Raymore
In Raymore, rent runs 26% above the MO average, and home values are 47% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,292
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $358,854 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MO average
Unemployment in Raymore
Unemployment in Raymore is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Raymore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Raymore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Raymore, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Raymore runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
71
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
979.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Raymore 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 Raymore, 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 Raymore, 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
Raymore 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
42.7"
Annual Snowfall
16.8"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
114
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Raymore
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Raymore's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Belton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Belton
Lee's Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Lees Summit
Cass Regional Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Harrisonville
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.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Raymore
Raymore's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Raymore (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,312 students · in-state tuition $41,540 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,717 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 259 students · in-state tuition $13,464 · 55% graduate · median earnings $59,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 219 students · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 177 students · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,463 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 154 students · in-state tuition $15,054 · 45% graduate · median earnings $45,535 (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, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Raymore
Raymore has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayCities Near Raymore
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Raymore FAQ
Is Raymore, Missouri affordable?⌄
Raymore's median rent is $1,303/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $104,447/year. Median home value is $339,100.
Is Raymore, Missouri safe?⌄
Raymore's violent crime rate was 71 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 979 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Raymore, Missouri?⌄
Raymore 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 Raymore, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Raymore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,303/month and median household income is $104,447/year. The median home value is $339,100. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Raymore, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Raymore is 26 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