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Excelsior Springs, MO

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Population
10,819
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
784 ft
Median Home Value
$186,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$975/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,609
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Excelsior Springs

Located about 30 miles northeast of downtown Kansas City, Excelsior Springs gives you a quiet, small-town pace while keeping the wider metro within easy reach. With around 10,000 residents, it is large enough to have everyday conveniences like grocery stores, local dining, and good parks, but small enough that neighbors still know each other. Nearby towns like Liberty and Kearney are just a short drive away, making weekend errands and commutes straightforward.

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The community originally grew up as a late-19th-century spa retreat, famous for its natural mineral waters. You can still see that resort heritage everywhere, from the grand Elms Hotel & Spa to the brick storefronts downtown that now hold local bistros, craft wineries, and live theaters. If you are looking to relocate somewhere with distinctive historic character, affordable homes, and open green space near Kansas City, Excelsior Springs makes a great fit.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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