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Plattsburg, MO

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Population
2,239
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
953 ft
Median Home Value
$194,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$772/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,423
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Plattsburg

Plattsburg offers a quiet, small-town setting about 40 miles north of downtown Kansas City. Home to roughly 2,200 residents, it serves as the Clinton County seat, with a welcoming downtown centered around the historic courthouse, county offices, and local shops. Tree-lined streets branch out from the center toward rolling farmland and quiet waterways, giving the town an open, relaxed atmosphere.

Stoutimore House2 NRHP 13000536 Clinton County, MO

Historic homes dating back to the late 19th century line neighborhoods along Clay, Birch, and Maple streets, anchored by the Clinton County Historical Museum. For outdoor recreation, Perkins Park serves as the community's primary hub with sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails, while Lake Concord sits just south of town. For newcomers, it provides a peaceful, close-knit rural lifestyle within reasonable commuting distance of the metro area.

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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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