Gladstone, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 25,983 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Gladstone is 10 miles north of Kansas City and the Missouri River.
Cultural Attractions
Gladstone Theatre in the Park was founded in 1988 and remains the only free theater in the Kansas City area.
Recreation
Happy Rock Park is an 80-acre park with various athletic fields, picnic areas, and walking trails.
Historical
The town was originally established as a small outpost in 1878 and slowly grew until it was incorporated as a city in 1952.
Economy
Gladstone, a successful suburb of Kansas City with the largest population in Clay County, offers affordable housing and low tax rates.
| Population [details] | 25,983 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 60.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 516.63 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 29.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 41.74 °F/21.67 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.73 °F/68.41 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 44.90 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 73 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96.8 |
| State sales tax | 4.23% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Oklahoma City (301.94 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL (10.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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