Geography
Gladstone is 10 miles north of Kansas City and the Missouri River.
Cultural Attractions
Gladstone Theatre in the Park was founded in 1988 and remains the only free theater in the Kansas City area.
Recreation
Happy Rock Park is an 80-acre park with various athletic fields, picnic areas, and walking trails.
Historical
The town was originally established as a small outpost in 1878 and slowly grew until it was incorporated as a city in 1952.
Economy
Gladstone, a successful suburb of Kansas City with the largest population in Clay County, offers affordable housing and low tax rates.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 27,298
- Population under 55:
- 66.8%
- Population over 55:
- 33.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Kansas City
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 91°F July High, 21°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $46,301
- Median home price:
- $109,500
- Average property tax:
- $22
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.5%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 14
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 19
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 45/2
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 57/2
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 21
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