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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 31.8% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 85 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 28 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 109 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $66,164 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $46,750 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $38,538 |
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