Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City is a city of 155,135 people in Wyandotte County, Kansas, founded in 1868.
Why visit Kansas City
Townapedia lists 90 museums and landmarks, 75 parks and trails, 152 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Shawnee Street Overpass, Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, Argentine Carnegie Library and Grinter Place.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Kansas City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kansas City
Kansas City (commonly known as KCK) is the third-most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is an inner suburb of the older and more populous Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 156,607, making it one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is situated at Kaw Point, the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers.
From the Wikipedia article Kansas City, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Shawnee Street Overpass
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Waddell "A" Truss Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Bridge in Missouri, U.S.
Morton Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 5.5 mi
6150 Northwest Music Boulevard, Riverside
Museums and landmarks90
Argentine Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
United States historic place in Kansas City, Kansas
Grinter Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Kansas City, Kansas
Wyandotte High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
High school in Kansas, United States
18th and Vine-Downtown East
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.9 mi
Human settlement in Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
909 Walnut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.7 mi
Skyscraper in Kansas City
925 Grand
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.8 mi
Former headquarters of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
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A. Porter Davis Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Building in Kansas, United States
Argyle Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.8 mi
United States historic place
Armour Theatre Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.0 mi
Movie theater in Kansas City, Missouri
Auto Coach Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.0 mi
Commercial building in Kansas City, Missouri
Benjamin Banneker School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Bernard Corrigan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.9 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
78 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds75
Sporting Park
Sports field and stadium · 4.4 mi
Sporting Way, Kansas City
63 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes152
Stix
Restaurant · Sushi · 4.6 mi
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1847 Village West Parkway, Kansas City
Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30
China Buffet
Restaurant · Buffet, Chinese · 1.3 mi
7914 State Avenue, Kansas City
Mo-Su 11:00-20:45; Tu off
Golden Apple
Restaurant · Buffet, Chinese · 4.5 mi
1702 Village West Parkway, Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Granite City
Restaurant · Grill · 4.4 mi
1701 Village West Parkway, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Italian Delight
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
8145 State Avenue, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:30-16:00
Jazz
Restaurant · Cajin · 4.6 mi
1859 Village West Parkway, Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
KPot
Restaurant · Korean · 4.5 mi
1705 Village West Parkway, Kansas City
Mo-Su 12:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:30
Naree Kitchen Thai & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi, Thai · 1.3 mi
7933 State Avenue, Kansas City
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Ninfa's Tortillas & Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 6.2 mi
964 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00
Parkville Wine House
Cafe · Charcuterie, Small-Bites, Sandwich · 5.6 mi
305 Main Street, Parkville
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 12:00-17:00
140 more on the map.
History
Kansas City can trace its origins back to the earlier city of Wyandotte (also called "Wyandotte City"), which was incorporated by an act of the Kansas Territorial legislature on January 29, 1859. In October 1872, "old" Kansas City, Kansas, was incorporated under its current name. The first city election was held on October 22 of that year by order of Judge Hiram Stevens of the Tenth Judicial District and resulted in the election of Mayor James Boyle. The mayors of the city after its organization were James Boyle, C. A. Eidemiller, A. S. Orbison, Eli Teed, and Samuel McConnell. In June 1880, the Governor of Kansas, John St. John, proclaimed the city of Kansas City a city of the second class with Mayor McConnell present.
In March 1886, "new" Kansas City, Kansas, was formed through the consolidation of five municipalities: "old" Kansas City, Armstrong, Armourdale, Riverview, and Wyandotte. The oldest city of the group was Wyandotte, which was formed in 1857 by Wyandot Native Americans and Methodist missionaries.
In the 1890s, the city saw an explosive growth in population as a streetcar suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. This growth continued until the 1930s. It was one of the nation's 100 largest cities for many U.S. Census counts, from 1890 to 1960, including 1920, when it had a population of over 100,000 residents for the first time.
From the History section of Kansas City, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay22
Holiday Inn Express Kansas City - at the Legends
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
1931 Prairie Crossing, Kansas City
Residence Inn Kansas City at The Legends
Motel and hotel · 4.7 mi
1875 Village West Parkway, Kansas City
Best Western Plus KC Speedway Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
10401 France Family Drive
Churches and places of worship134
Bread of Life Outreach Ministries
Church · Nondenominational · 4.5 mi
2510 Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City
St. Basil The Great Antiochian Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 3.2 mi
9302 Riverview Avenue, Kansas City
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries145
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library - F.L. Schlagle Library
Library · 3.7 mi
4051 West Drive, Kansas City
Kansas State School for the Blind
School · 5.5 mi
1100 State Avenue, Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library - South Branch Library
Library · 5.2 mi
3104 Strong Avenue, Kansas City
Healthcare16
East Legends Professional Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
1601 North 98th Street, Kansas City
Map of Kansas City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 1.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 2.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kansas City Downtown Ap (8 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
Wyandotte County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-10-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-17: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Edwardsville 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Parkville 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Riverside 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Shawnee 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Merriam 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Bonner Springs 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Mission 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Roeland Park 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Weatherby Lake 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Kansas City 10 mi east, about 17 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
- Quality-i70, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- UP 1943 Leads WB Manifest Kansas City, KS 9-13-20 - 01, Tyler Silvest, CC BY 2.0
- UP 1943 Leads WB Manifest Kansas City, KS 9-13-20 - 02, Tyler Silvest, CC BY 2.0
- UP 1982 "MOPAC" Leads WB Empty Coal Drag Kansas City, KS 7-15-18, Tyler Silvest, CC BY 2.0
- Welborn Community Congregational Church, Kansas City, KS, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UP 8672 Leads WB Covered Hopper Kansas City, KS 5-26-17 (34890901211), Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas, CC BY 2.0
- UP 5876 Leads WB Manifest Kansas City, KS 11-5-17 (37564214704), Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas, CC BY 2.0
- Shale, Kansas City KS - panoramio, Raymond M. Coveney, …, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GrinterHouse1857, Reddi at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Argentine Carnegie Library, Safire1k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wyandotte High School front, User:KarateLady (DeBarra Mayo Shaw), Public domain
- Kansas High School Gymnasium and Laboratory, Nja1985, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wyandotte County Kansas courthouse, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Professional Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 073 Huron cemetery, Mark Michalovic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buick Automobile Company Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castle Rock, Kansas City, KS, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (front), Nja1985, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr Generous Henderson House Kansas City MO, User:Charvex, Public domain
- Jenkins Music Company Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington Chapel CME Church, Parkville, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wolcott House, Safire1k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa Serena Apartment Hotel, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 18thstreet, en:User:SakuraAvalon86, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R.A. Long Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maine Apartments, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kessler Apartments, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wheeling Corrugating Company Building KCMO, Bartokie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 54 E. 53rd Terrace, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parade Park Maintenance Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire Station Number 9, Kansas City, KS, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campbell Dome House - built by Bob D. Campbell in 1967, Keli Campbell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Pacific 844 (Alco 4-8-4) 10-15-16 - 03, KansasScanner, CC BY 2.0
- Union Pacific 844 (Alco 4-8-4) 10-15-16 - 04, KansasScanner, CC BY 2.0
- Union Pacific 844 (Alco 4-8-4) 10-15-16 - 05, KansasScanner, CC BY 2.0
- UP 1988 Leads NB Manifest KCMO 4-12-20 - 07, KansasScanner, CC BY 2.0
- UP 238(GP38-2) and UP 2215(GP38-2) 3-25-17 (33521417291), Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas, CC BY 2.0
- ISS048-E-14949 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-14950 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-55388 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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