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Raymore, MO

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 39
Population23,849
Foreign Born0.4%
Population Density1,378people per mi²
Median Age40.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

111/100

11% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Raymore, Missouri

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $62k$91k
Luxury $138k+$214k+
Elite (Top 5%) $162k+$251k+
Affordability Ratio

114%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
29
Positive
7
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

36.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Raymore, MO

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 2.2 mi
Camping13Nearest 7.9 mi
Marina1Nearest 8 mi
Winery0Nearest 14.3 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 16.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$103k+6.9%
37% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$558k
15% below US avg
College Educated
37.0%
6% above US avg
WFH
14.5%
1% above US avg
Homeownership
78.2%
20% above US avg
Median Home
$318k
13% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
20.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−20.1%
Homicide*
0.07 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.42 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
3.24 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−29.0%
Burglary*
2.21 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
11.20 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
2.91 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+21Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Raymore, Missouri
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season195 days270 frost-free
Annual Rainfall45.6"
Elevation1,112 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D
Poor22 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,378/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 673 mi · coast 617 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$44.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityKansas City508k people are 22 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMCI37 mi away
Distance to State Capital124 miJefferson City, MO
Nearest Prison21 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T12:42:56.000Z

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