Grandview, Missouri
Grandview is a city of 26,527 people in Jackson County, Missouri, founded in 1900.
Why visit Grandview
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Calvary University, Avila University, Truman Farm Home and Harry S. Truman Farm Home.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Grandview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grandview
Grandview is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 26,209 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Grandview, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Calvary University
School · 3.2 mi
Christian university in Kansas City, Missouri
Avila University
School · 4.3 mi
Education organization in Kansas City, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Harry S. Truman Farm Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
National Historic Site of the United States in Missouri
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Longview Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Richards-Gebaur Memorial Airport
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Brown Recreation Area
Park · 3.3 mi
944 East Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City
sunrise-sunset
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
12115 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Grandview
Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
Ranch Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast, American · 0.9 mi
12704 West Frontage Road, Grandview
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
5100 Harry Truman Drive
Mo-Tu 05:00-23:00; We-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Su 05:00-23:00
Panda Express
Fast food · Chinese · 1.7 mi
12016 South US 71 Highway, Grandview
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:30
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.7 mi
12008 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Grandview
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
8 more on the map.
History
A post office called Grandview has been in operation since 1889. The city was named for the view obtained from the elevated town site.
From the History section of Grandview, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Kansas City
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
11801 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City-Grandview
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
12801 South 71 Highway, Grandview
WoodSpring Suites Kansas City South
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
11301 Colorado Avenue, Kansas City
Churches and places of worship22
International House of Prayer
Church · 3.3 mi
3535 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City
Christ Our Redeemer African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 2.8 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare1
Map of Grandview
154 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.7 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lees Summit Muni Ap (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Belton 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Leawood 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Lee's Summit 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Overland Park 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Prairie Village 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Merriam 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Olathe 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Lenexa 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Kansas City 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Independence 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Trumanfarm, Nationalparks, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Truman House - Harry S. Truman Presidential Library - Independence - Missouri - USA - 02 (27946058268), Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Longview Mansion December 2008 by Sharon Clay, Sharonclay022, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thompson hall avila univ missouri, Unknown author, CC0
- Music on main beauty shot, Thevalarie, CC BY 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 09, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 25, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 04, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 03, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 06, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 07, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 19, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 02, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 22, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 05, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 23, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 11, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 12, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 14, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 10, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 21, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 16, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 08, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 18, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 17, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 20, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 24, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman Farm Home and grounds at dusk in July 2022 - 01, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS062-E-16030 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-16031 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Cycnia collaris - iNaturalist 550005572, tschro, CC0
- International House of Prayer in Kansas City, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Longview Lake - panoramio - Mike Trinastich, Mike Trinastich, CC BY-SA 3.0
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