Gladstone, Missouri
Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US places
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 5% for walkability
- bottom 9% for property crime
Gladstone is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 27,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and sunny days. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitegladstone.mo.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in1.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 29% of US places
Home Value$195k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 37% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.22%better than 38% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.03%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.8 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.0 inbetter than 59% of US places
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.5better than 61% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 54% of US places
School Quality74.1better than 70% of US places
Violent Crime1176/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Crime2738/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population26,96495th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3872nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0667th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.5%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.6%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.0%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 75% of US places
Walkability13.0/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance10 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.6%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby99.02better than 55% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gladstone an affordable place to live?
- Gladstone is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 29% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Gladstone?
- The median home value in Gladstone is $195k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Gladstone?
- Median household income in Gladstone is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Gladstone?
- Median gross rent in Gladstone is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Gladstone safe?
- Gladstone is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1176/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 2738/100k.
- What is the weather like in Gladstone?
- Gladstone averages 80°F in July and 30°F in January, with 42.8 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Gladstone?
- Public-school quality in Gladstone is above average, scoring better than 70% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Gladstone?
- The average one-way commute in Gladstone is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)