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Living in Excelsior Springs

The city had 8 schools in 2026. Excelsior Springs is in the United States; its population was 10,484 in July 2026. In July 2026, 42.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 446 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population10,819people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,833EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent857EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.96%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,721offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 72% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.91µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Excelsior Springs?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Excelsior Springs.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$975 per month, while the median home value was US$186,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 68.2%, and the vacancy rate was 12.1% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Excelsior Springs recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$975/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,160 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)983.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent857 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes185 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Excelsior Springs a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family58%strong on family, weak on cost · range 49–67%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 461 of 10,819 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$72,609 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Excelsior Springs is 5.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income72,609 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,833 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,755 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate4.96 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Excelsior Springs?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,755 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,878of €2,943 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,943
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €983
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,878
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Excelsior Springs Salary needed to live in Excelsior Springs

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Excelsior Springs. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Excelsior Springs. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio14 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents446 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,182 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Excelsior Springs when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesExcelsior Springs highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Excelsior Springs highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Excelsior Springs2,721
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,721 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents128 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes33 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.3 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportMKC3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport40 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Excelsior Springs. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Excelsior Springs.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Excelsior Springs is 4.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.91 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202428Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.39 · Feb 6.28 · Mar 12.72 · Apr 18.83 · May 23.94 · Jun 28.89 · Jul 31.11 · Aug 30.72 · Sep 26.44 · Oct 20.06 · Nov 12.56 · Dec 5.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.22 · Feb -6.22 · Mar -0.444 · Apr 5.11 · May 11.39 · Jun 17.17 · Jul 19.39 · Aug 18 · Sep 12.94 · Oct 6 · Nov -0.444 · Dec -5.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan -2.44 · Feb 0 · Mar 6.17 · Apr 11.94 · May 17.67 · Jun 23 · Jul 25.28 · Aug 24.33 · Sep 19.72 · Oct 13.06 · Nov 6.06 · Dec 0 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 32.26 · Feb 39.37 · Mar 62.99 · Apr 103.4 · May 132.8 · Jun 132.6 · Jul 137.4 · Aug 102.4 · Sep 124.7 · Oct 82.55 · Nov 53.59 · Dec 42.67 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading40.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.24 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation692.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.32 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.54 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Olathe ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.2 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.2 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.2 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.2 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 461 is not 1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents461 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density385.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,819 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,763 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value186,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes68.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage78 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance12.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available96.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202210,052 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20224 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,245 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home7.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans80.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Excelsior Springs

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Kearney as an Excelsior Springs alternative in the same region

11 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,360 Kearney vs €2,833 Excelsior Springs+54%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 825 Kearney vs 2,721 Excelsior Springs−70%
  • Unemployment: 2.6% Kearney vs 5.0% Excelsior Springs−48%
  • Foreign residents: 0.6% Kearney vs 1.0% Excelsior Springs−39%
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Kearney vs 40.0 km Excelsior Springs−23%
  • Residents: 11,296 Kearney vs 10,819 Excelsior Springs+4%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,755 Kearney vs €3,755 Excelsior Springssame level
Full comparisonMore about Kearney

Plainfield as an Excelsior Springs alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 569 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.0% Excelsior Springs+510%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,819 Excelsior Springs+363%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,833 Excelsior Springs+70%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,721 Excelsior Springs−73%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 4.9 µg/m³ Excelsior Springs+59%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.0% Excelsior Springs−24%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 40.0 km Excelsior Springs−78%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Excelsior Springs

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Excelsior Springs, nearest in population first.

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Clute10,821 residentsUnion City10,814 residentsLondon10,813 residentsPontiac10,806 residentsFairview10,834 residentsOakland10,835 residents

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Is Excelsior Springs part of Kansas City?

Excelsior Springs is in the published commuting zone of Kansas City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Kansas City city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Excelsior Springs?

The median gross salary is 3,755 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Excelsior Springs?

The unemployment rate is 4.96 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Excelsior Springs?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.91 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Excelsior Springs?

Police recorded 2,721 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Excelsior Springs?

The published population is 10,819 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Excelsior Springs?

461 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Excelsior Springs a good place to live?

Excelsior Springs may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Excelsior Springs part of Kansas City?

Excelsior Springs is in the published commuting zone of Kansas City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Excelsior Springs?

Kearney, Liberty, Richmond are near Excelsior Springs. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  18. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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