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Demographics
Belton
Demographics
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This information was compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau (2000).
Belton
Demographics
Belton
Community Profile
Climate
| Temperature |
| Coldest Month |
January |
| Avg Maximum
Temperature |
35°F |
| Avg Minimum
Temperature |
17°F |
| Hottest Month |
July |
| Avg Maximum
Temperature |
89°F |
| Avg Minimum
Temperature |
69°F |
| Precipitation |
| Driest Month |
January |
| Normal Rainfall |
1.0 inch |
| Wettest Month |
May |
| Normal Rainfall |
5.0 inches |
| Annual Average
Rainfall |
35.2 inches |
| Snow Average |
14.0 inches |
Population
| |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
| Belton |
12,708 |
18,150 |
21,730 |
| Cass
County |
51,029 |
63,808 |
82,092 |
Government
| Missouri Senate
District |
31 |
| Missouri House
District |
120, 123, 124,
125 |
| U.S. Congressional
District |
5 |
| Type of local
government |
Charter City |
| Name of City
Manager |
Ron Trivitt |
| Name of Mayor |
Jimmy Odom |
| Comprehensive
City Plan? |
Yes |
| Zoning/City? |
Yes |
| Zoning/County? |
Yes |
| Subdivision
ordinance with design standards? |
Yes |
| City engineer
employed? |
Yes |
| Industrial Development
Authority with bonding capacity? |
Yes (City) Yes
(County) |
| Number of fire
department personnel |
30 full time,
1 volunteer |
| Fire insurance
rating |
4 in city, 10
outside city |
| Number of police
department personnel |
38 city |
| Garbage service
provided? |
Yes (private) |
| Available capacity
of public landfill in years |
15 |
Major
Employers
| Company
Name |
Product/Service |
Total
Employees |
| Adams Chevrolet |
Automotive |
50 |
| Beautiful Savior |
Geriatric |
100 |
| Belton Research
Hospital |
Health/Medical |
234 |
| Belton School
District |
Education |
950 |
| City of Belton |
Government |
155 |
| Durham Bus Company |
Bus Company |
80 |
| Hy-Vee |
Food Store |
325 |
| Price Chopper |
Food Store |
174 |
| Quik & Tasty |
Distribution
Center for Quik Trip Convenience stores |
295 |
| ROM |
Manufacturing |
100 |
| Home Depot |
Home Improvement
Retail |
110 |
| Target |
Retail |
100 |
| Carnegie Village |
Retirement Homes |
20 |
| Longhorn |
Restaurant |
96 |
| Ruby Tuesday |
Restaurant |
69 |
| O'Charley's |
Restaurant |
|
| Applebee's |
Restaurant |
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Labor
| Catagory |
Cass County |
Belton |
| Civilian labor
force * |
48,305 |
11,477 |
| Unemployed as
% of work force (annual average) |
4.0 |
2.7 |
| Median Household
Income (2000) |
|
$45,581 |
| Per Capita Income |
|
$22,393 |
| Median Age |
|
32.6 |
Education
Public
Schools: Classification AAA
Missouri Gold Star Award
| Type |
Number |
Enrollment |
| Early Childhood |
1 |
286 |
| Elementary |
4 |
1720 |
| Upper Elementary |
1 |
764 |
| Average Pupil/Teacher
ratio 22.51/1 |
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| Jr. High |
1 |
724 |
| Ninth Grade Center |
1 |
370 |
| High School |
1 |
1000 |
| Private
Schools: |
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| Elementary |
3 |
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| Sr. High |
1 |
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Vocational
Schools: 8
Colleges/Universities: 14 public 10 private
Community Colleges: 10
Health
Services
| Number
of Hospitals in Belton |
1 |
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| Belton
Research Hospital |
No. of Beds |
75 |
| Medical Personnel: |
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Medical
Doctors
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132
(on staff,45 in area) |
Osteopath
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5 |
Chiropractor
|
17 |
Dentist
|
15 |
Optometrist
|
4 |
Registered
Nurses
|
85 |
Practical
Nurses
|
4 |
| Other
hospitals and facilities in area: |
|
Veterans
Clinic
|
Belton |
Cass Medical
Center
|
10
miles |
Saint Joseph
Health Center
|
13
miles |
Lee's Summit
Hospital
|
15
miles |
Research
Psychiatric Center
|
17
miles |
Two Rivers
Psychiatric
|
15
miles |
Commercial
Services
| Financial |
Number |
| Banks |
5 |
| Credit Union |
1 |
Communications
| Telephone Service |
AT&T |
| |
Sprint |
| |
Casstel |
| |
MCI |
| Number of newspapers |
1 daily, 2 weekly |
| Number of radio
stations |
34 |
| Number of TV
channels |
11 |
| Cable TV |
Time Warner |
| Post office
classification |
1 |
Industrial
| Number of Machine
shops within 30 miles |
11 |
| Number of tool
& die services within 30 miles |
4 |
Community
Facilities
| Number of hotels/motels |
3 |
| Capacity of
largest banquet room |
150 |
| Number of churches
in city |
26 |
| Number of shopping
centers |
6 |
| Number of public
libraries |
1 |
Utilities
| Water |
| Supplied
by |
Municipal |
| Name of Supplier |
City of Belton
506 Main, Belton, MO 64012
Phone (816) 331-4331 |
| Rate information
contact |
City Hall |
| Source |
City of Kansas
City, MO |
| Capacity of
plant |
5,500,000 Gallons/Day |
| Average consumption |
3,200,000 Gallon/Day |
| Storage capacity |
3,800,000 Gallons |
| Sanitation |
| Type of plant |
Extended Aera/Activated
Sludge |
| Name of Supplier |
City of Belton
506 Main, Belton, MO 64012
Phone (816) 331-4331 |
| Rate information
contact |
City Hall |
| Capacity of
plant |
2,400,000
Gallons/Day
Little Blue
District-North of Hwy. 58- Unlimited |
| Present load
of plant |
700,000 Gallons/Day
Little Blue
District- 1,600,000 |
| Sewer use charge |
Yes |
| Electricity |
| Supplier |
Aquila
215 Locust Hill Road, Belton, MO 64012
Phone (816) 331-0084 |
| Natural
Gas |
| Name of Supplier |
Missouri Gas
Energy
6231 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64130
Phone (816) 756-5252 |
Transportation
| Rail |
| Railroad (s)
serving community |
Kansas City
Southern
Union Pacific |
| Air |
| Distance to
nearest public airport |
15 miles |
| Lawrence Smith
Memorial |
Harrisonville |
Runway
length |
4,000 feet |
Runway
lighted |
yes |
Runway
paved |
yes |
Aircraft
storage |
yes |
Aircraft
maintenance |
yes |
Fuel
available |
yes |
| Other airports
serving the area |
|
| K.C. International |
35 miles |
Barge |
| KC Metro |
37 docks |
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Channel Depth
10 ft. |
Motor
Carrier |
| Package delivery
service |
yes |
Highway
bus service |
| Distance to
nearest interstate |
5 miles |
| Distance to
nearest 4 lane |
City |
Motor
Freight Carriers |
225
Motor Freight Individual |
31
Dump Carriers |
34
Heavy Haulers |
17
Dry/Liquid |
Distance
to Major Metropolitan Areas |
| Atlanta |
810 |
| Boston |
1,444 |
| Chicago |
499 |
| Dallas |
505 |
| Denver |
533 |
| Detroit |
769 |
| Indianapolis |
498 |
| Kansas City |
30 |
| New Orleans |
873 |
Sister
Cities |
| Manzanillo,
Mexico |
2,587 |
| Selkirk, Canada |
940 |
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Recreation
Attractions
in Belton or within 10 miles
| Public
Parks |
5 |
| Public Tennis |
4 |
| Country Clubs |
2 |
| Public Swimming
Pools |
1 |
| Public Golf Courses |
3 |
Nearest
public access lake or river: 2.7 miles
Swimming, fishing, motor boating, water skiing, nature/hiking
trails, camping
Other facilites and special events:
Carrie
Nation Museum
Belton Museum
Vintage Railroad-Train rides
Community Days
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Vintage Car Cruises
Farmer's Market
Recreation attractions
within 25 miles
Albrecht-Kemper Art
Museum
American Royal Rodeo/Horseshow
Argosy Riverboat Casino
Harrah's Casino
Harry S. Truman Libray/Museum
K C Chiefs Football
KC Jazz Commission
KC Royals Baseball
Negro League Baseball Hall of Fame
Worlds of Fun Theme Park
Oceans of Fun Theme Park
Nelson-Atkins Museum
KC Attack Indoor Soccer
KC Wizards Outdoor Soccer
KC Blades Hockey
Kansas City Zoo
Lake Jacomo
Longview Lake
Midland Theatre
Powell Gardens
KC Museum
Fort Osage
Swope Park
Starlight Theatre
Westport Ballet
KC Ballet
Crown Center
The Plaza
The Woodlands
Ameristar Casino
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Belton City Hall
506 Main Street
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-4331
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