Greenwood, Missouri
Greenwood is a city of 6,013 people in Cass County, Missouri, founded in 1867.
Why visit Greenwood
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include James A. Reed Wildlife Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Greenwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenwood
Greenwood is a city in Jackson and Cass counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, Greenwood had a population of 6,021. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Greenwood, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
James A. Reed Wildlife Area
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Mo-Su,PH 06:00-19:00; Apr-Oct Mo-Su,PH 06:00-22:00
Restaurants and cafes1
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
180 Southeast Mo-150 Highway, Lee's Summit
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Where to stay1
History
Greenwood was laid out in 1867. A post office called Greenwood has been in operation since 1866. The city was incorporated in 1963.
From the History section of Greenwood, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Map of Greenwood
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 1.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 21°F | 1.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 5.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 2.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lees Summit Reed Wr Hcn (3 mi away), rain and snow from Pleasant Hill Wfo, 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
Cass 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)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2010-08-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice 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, 22 miles away.
- Lee's Summit 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Lake Lotawana 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Raymore 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Lone Jack 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Grandview 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Belton 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Blue Springs 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Raytown 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Grain Valley 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Independence 17 mi north, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Allen with Chiefs memorabilia, Sicem6, CC BY-SA 4.0
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