North Kansas City, Missouri
North Kansas City is a city of 4,983 people in Clay County, Missouri.
Why visit North Kansas City
Townapedia lists 80 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 69 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Folly Theater, Screenland Armour Theater, The Museum of Kansas City and 18th and Vine-Downtown East.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in North Kansas City
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About North Kansas City
North Kansas City is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It is also enclaved in Kansas City. Even though the name is similar to its larger counterpart, Kansas City, it is an independent municipality and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 4,467 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article North Kansas City, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Folly Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Theater in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Christopher S. Bond Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Cable-stayed bridge across the Missouri River in Missouri
Coates Opera House
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Former theater in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Museums and landmarks80
The Museum of Kansas City
Museum · 2.0 mi
3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City
Th 10:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
18th and Vine-Downtown East
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Human settlement in Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
909 Walnut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Skyscraper in Kansas City
925 Grand
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Former headquarters of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
A. Porter Davis Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Kansas, United States
Antioch Christian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Church building in Missouri, United States of America
Argyle Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United States historic place
Armour Theatre Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Movie theater in Kansas City, Missouri
Auto Coach Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Commercial building in Kansas City, Missouri
Bryant Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Kansas City, Missouri
Buick Automobile Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Commercial building in Kansas City, United States of America
Central Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Main library of the Kansas City Public Library
68 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
North Hills Park
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
1601 Northeast 36th Street, Kansas City
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes69
Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Fish, Sandwich · 0.6 mi
323 Armour Road
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
District Biskuits
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.5 mi
504 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Tu-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr-Su 08:00-16:00
Hawaiian Bros
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 0.8 mi
101 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
PH Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
2200 Lexington Avenue, Kansas City
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
1930 Diamond Parkway, North Kansas City
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Cafe Cà Phê
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Vietnamese · 2.0 mi
916 East 5th Street, Kansas City
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
Garozzo's
Restaurant · Italian · 2.1 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00
Lucky Dragon
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
520 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00
Restless Spirits Distilling Company
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
109 East 18th Avenue, North Kansas City
Tu-Th 14:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-21:00
Scratch KC - Wholesale Office
Bakery · 1.0 mi
1250 Burlington Street, North Kansas City
Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr "Appointment Only"
Zaki
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.4 mi
1599 Iron Street, Kansas City
We-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
57 more on the map.
History
A post office called North Kansas City was established in 1891. The town lies north of Kansas City, hence the name.
Large scale development of the area was not possible before the construction of levees protecting North Kansas City from flooding from the Missouri River. The levee on the north bank of the Missouri River was constructed between 1909 and 1912 and is owned and maintained by the North Kansas City Levee District. The city is also protected by a hillside levee.
The city was incorporated on November 4, 1912. A five-member board of trustees was elected in 1914 to oversee municipal affairs. One of the original trustees was William E. Macken, who was elected as the first mayor of North Kansas City in 1924. The city's largest park, Macken Park, is named for him.
The Armour Theatre Building, Sears, Roebuck and Company Warehouse Building, and Wheeling Corrugating Company Building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2012, North Kansas City celebrated its centennial with a citywide celebration. Since 2010, the city has seen the openings of two micro breweries, a distillery and a pickleball facility. The new businesses were fueled by the repopulation of downtown Kansas City, just across the Missouri River.
From the History section of North Kansas City, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1 Riverboat Drive, North Kansas City
Churches and places of worship15
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
531 Campbell Street, Kansas City
New Beginning Apostolic Church
Church · Apostolic · 2.2 mi
200 North Bales Avenue, Kansas City
Chùa Quan Âm Vietnamese Buddhist Temple
Place of worship · 2.0 mi
216 Park Avenue, Kansas City
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
School · 5.3 mi
201 East Armour Boulevard, Kansas City
Healthcare4
QuickTrip QuickMed
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
2360 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Map of North 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 (2 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
Clay County has had 13 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
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Kansas City 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Gladstone 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Blue Summit 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Claycomo 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Pleasant Valley 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Westwood 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Roeland Park 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Lake Waukomis 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Fairway 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Kansas City 10 mi west, about 15 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
- Cerner2, Americasroof, CC BY 3.0
- Kansas City Museum of History and Science, User:Charvex, Public domain
- Auto Coach building, BrandonMcCall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Professional Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buick Automobile Company Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carnahan-obama, Official White House photograph by Pete Souza, Public domain
- Commerce Trust Building Kansas City MO, User:Charvex, Public domain
- Dr Generous Henderson House Kansas City MO, User:Charvex, Public domain
- Jenkins Music Company Building, 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
- Ridenour-Baker Grocery Company Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maine Apartments, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard Walker Bolling Federal Building, Baylor98, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kessler Apartments, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Midwest Hotel, Paul Sableman (pasa47), CC BY 2.0
- Kirkwood Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wheeling Corrugating Company Building KCMO, Bartokie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parade Park Maintenance Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coates House Hotel, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kansas City Police Station Number 4, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Antioch Community Church Clay County, MO DSC 3841 DxO, Bob Simrak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Chick Scarritt House, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NY Life Bldg Kansas City MO, User:Charvex, Public domain
- Rieger Hotel 0156, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AMCMainStreetFront, Ed Roberts, CC BY 2.0
- Louis Curtiss Studio Building, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mary's Episcopal Church Kansas City, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Armour Theatre Building 2012-09-18 00-58-50, ovivas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kansas City Masonic Temple. 9th and Harrison, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire Department Headquarters; Fire station No. 2, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1908main, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Kansas City Southern Railway Building (Kansas City, Missouri), Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ONEB2KC, Nightryder84, CC BY-SA 3.0
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