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Raytown, MO

Founded 1840Jackson CountyElev. 309 m
Population
29,593
Median home
$162,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Raytown

With about 29,593 residents, Raytown is one of Missouri's notable places. Raytown was founded in 1840 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 42.2 and the median household income is $67,227. Homes carry a median value of $162,000, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (48.8%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,593
Median age
42.2
Median household income
$67,227
Per-capita income
$35,265
Poverty rate
12.7%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
24.5 min
Work from home
10.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White48.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Black36.5%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33%
Sales & office25.7%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Service14.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$162,000
Median gross rent
$1,213/mo
Owner-occupied
66.9%
Median year built
1963
Households
12,651
Avg. household size
2.3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Raytown has 13 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading35%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HERNDON CAREER CTR.HighGrades 9–12
RAYTOWN SOUTH SR. HIGHHighGrades 9–12
RAYTOWN SR. HIGHHighGrades 9–12
RAYTOWN CENTRAL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SOUTH MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
BLUE RIDGE ELEM.Elementary
LAUREL HILLS ELEM.Elementary
ROBINSON ELEM.Elementary
SOUTHWOOD ELEM.Elementary
SPRING VALLEY ELEM.Elementary
RAYTOWN EDUCATION CTR.OtherGrades 1–12
NEW TRAILS EARLY LEARNING CTR.Grades -1–-1
THREE TRAILS PRESCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime109% above national
Raytown807
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% above national
Raytown3,907
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Raytown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Raytown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jackson County
HailVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Raytown is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Raytown was founded in 1840 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~309 m.

Map of Raytown
Raytown, MO
Where Raytown is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rice-Tremonti House
Notable people from Raytown
Bob AllisonJustin HurttRoger Allen IIIElijah ChildsSarah SchneiderBrooke Ramel
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Nearby cities
Lee's Summit (6 mi)Grandview (8 mi)Independence (9 mi)Kansas (10 mi)Blue Springs (10 mi)Belton (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Raytown, MO (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Raytown, Missouri.

Kenneth Fred Smith, 74
Raytown · 64133
AKA Ken Null Smith, Kenneth F Smith
Charles Wesleyallen Anderson, 34
Raytown · 64133
AKA Charles Null Anderson, Allen Wesley
Steven Lee Davis, 67
Raytown · 64133
AKA Steven Null Davis
Christopher Todd Adams, 55
Raytown · 64133
AKA Christopher Null Adams, Christoph T Adams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Raytown — frequently asked

What is the population of Raytown, Missouri?
Raytown has a population of about 29,593, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Raytown?
The median home value in Raytown is $162,000, and the median gross rent is $1,213/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Raytown safe? What is the crime rate?
Raytown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 807 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Raytown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Raytown?
Raytown has 13 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Raytown?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Raytown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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