Raymore, Missouri
Raymore is a city of 24,526 people in Cass County, Missouri, founded in 1872.
Why visit Raymore
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Belton 8, Calvary University, Watkins Family Farm Historic District and Hawk Ridge Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Raymore
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Raymore
Raymore is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States, within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Population estimates recently released by the US Census show that from July 2022 to July 2023, Raymore was the fastest growing city in the state and the 66th fastest growing city in the country, with a 4.7% increase in population in one year. Raymore's population estimate is 25,306 as of July 2024. The population was 22,941 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Raymore, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Calvary University
School · 5.2 mi
Christian university in Kansas City, Missouri
Museums and landmarks1
Watkins Family Farm Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes50
Jose Pepper's
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.2 mi
1100 East North Avenue, Belton
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
The Peanut
Restaurant · 2.8 mi
140 Cedar Tree Square, Belton
Mo-Th 11:00-26:00; Fr 11:00-26:00; Sa 10:00-26:00; Su 10:00-26:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 3.3 mi
1010 East North Avenue, Belton
Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Tokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.2 mi
17041 Bel-Ray Boulevard, Belton
38 more on the map.
History
Raymore was platted in 1872 and incorporated on March 20, 1877. The name Raymore is an amalgamation of the surnames of two railroad men, George Rea and Henry Moore. The Raymore post office has been in operation since 1872.
The Watkins Family Farm Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
From the History section of Raymore, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
Kansas City Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Place of worship · 3.7 mi
14651 SW Peterson Road, Kansas City
Lord of Love Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.1 mi
8306 West Foxwood Drive, Belton
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare6
Map of Raymore
135 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 (8 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, 16 miles away.
- Belton 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Grandview 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Lee's Summit 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Leawood 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Overland Park 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Prairie Village 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Blue Springs 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Olathe 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Independence 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Kansas City 23 mi north, about 37 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
- ISS050-E-68069 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-34605 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS028-E-43583 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-16035 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS050-E-68071 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS050-E-68070 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-16033 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-16032 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-44815 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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