Why visit Holden
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Joseph M. Miller Mausoleum and Pleasant View School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Holden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Holden
Holden is a city in western Johnson County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Holden had a population of 2,210.
From the Wikipedia article Holden, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Joseph M. Miller Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Mausoleum in Holden, Missouri, United States
Pleasant View School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
One-room school in Johnson County, Missouri
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
Churches and places of worship1
History
Holden was laid out in 1857. It was named for Major Nathaniel Holden, a local politician who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the area.
Anti-saloon advocate Carrie Nation lived in Holden in the 1870s, where she worked as a teacher.
From the History section of Holden, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Holden
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 18°F | 1.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elm (11 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
Johnson 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)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Warrensburg 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Grain Valley 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Blue Springs 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Archie 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Lee's Summit 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Raymore 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Belton 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Grandview 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Independence 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Raytown 32 mi northwest, about 51 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
- Miller Mausoleum, Holden, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pleasant Valley School, Medford, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
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