Where is Belton, Missouri, USA?

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Where is Belton Located? - Belton is a city located in the Cass County of Missouri, United States. Belton lies between 42.8651298 Degrees North latitudes and 71.3739272 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Belton, Missouri

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Where is Belton Located?

Belton is a city located in the Cass County of Missouri, United States. Belton lies between 42.8651298 Degrees North latitudes and 71.3739272 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Belton city is 23953 people and the city has a total area of 14.14 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Belton, Missouri Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBelton
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
State CapitalJefferson City
CountryUnited States
US RegionMidwest
Latitude38.8119°N
Longitude94.5319°W
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Land Area16.9 sq mi
Water Area0.2 sq mi
Total Area17.1 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)23,116
Population DensityApproximately 1,368 per sq mi
ZIP Codes64012
Area Code816
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC-6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code29-04276
Congressional DistrictMissouri's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Belton, Missouri

  • Raymore, Missouri - 3 mi East
  • Grandview, Missouri - 8 mi North
  • Peculiar, Missouri - 8 mi South
  • Lee's Summit, Missouri - 16 mi Northeast
  • Overland Park, Kansas - 17 mi West
  • Kansas City, Missouri - 23 mi North
  • Olathe, Kansas - 18 mi West
  • Harrisonville, Missouri - 18 mi Southeast
  • Lenexa, Kansas - 20 mi Northwest
  • Independence, Missouri - 28 mi Northeast

Belton, Missouri Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January40211.3
April66454.3
July89694.2
October69473.1
Annual664641.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Continental (Köppen Dfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 42 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 215 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskModerate - Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and winter storms
SnowfallApproximately 15 inches annually

Driving Distances from Belton, Missouri

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RaymoreMissouri37 min
GrandviewMissouri812 min
PeculiarMissouri812 min
Lee's SummitMissouri1622 min
Overland ParkKansas1725 min
OlatheKansas1825 min
HarrisonvilleMissouri1822 min
LenexaKansas2028 min
Kansas CityMissouri2330 min
IndependenceMissouri2835 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Belton, Missouri

TransportationDetails
Airport NameKansas City International Airport
IATA CodeMCI
PortMissouri River Port facilities (Kansas City region)
Major HighwaysInterstate 49, U.S. Highway 71, Missouri Route 58, Missouri Route 150
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Kansas City Union Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRideKC regional bus service (limited routes)
  • Interstate 49 - Primary north-south interstate connecting Belton with Kansas City and Joplin.
  • U.S. Highway 71 - Regional highway providing convenient access to surrounding communities and southern Missouri.
  • Missouri Route 58 - Main east-west route through Belton connecting Raymore, Grandview and local commercial areas.
  • Missouri Route 150 - Connects Belton with Lee's Summit, Overland Park and the southern Kansas City metropolitan area.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Belton, Missouri

LandmarkType
Belton Grandview and Kansas City RailroadHeritage Railroad
Memorial ParkCity Park
Cleveland LakeRecreation Area
High Blue Wellness CenterRecreation Center
Belton Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Cass County Northern Resource CenterCommunity Facility
Wallace ParkCommunity Park
Longview LakeRegional Recreation Area
Harry S. Truman Farm HomeHistoric Site
Powell GardensBotanical Garden

Colleges and Universities in Belton, Missouri

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Metropolitan Community College - LongviewPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Avila UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, nursing and education
University of Central Missouri - Lee's SummitPublicUniversityGraduate and professional programs
University of Missouri-Kansas CityPublicUniversityResearch and health sciences
Rockhurst UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and business
Johnson County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education

Waterbodies in Belton, Missouri

Cleveland Lake, Longview Lake, Blue River, Big Creek, Little Blue River, Missouri River, Lake Jacomo, Prairie Lee Lake, Smithville Lake, James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area Lakes.

Golf Courses in Belton, Missouri

Eagle Glen Golf Club, Creekmoor Golf Club, Fred Arbanas Golf Course, Heritage Park Golf Course, Shamrock Hills Golf Club, WinterStone Golf Course, Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, Swope Memorial Golf Course.

Belton, Missouri - Key Historical Facts

  • Belton was established in 1871 following the arrival of the railroad, which encouraged trade and settlement in Cass County.
  • The city became an important agricultural shipping center for livestock, grain and other farm products during the late nineteenth century.
  • Its location along major transportation corridors supported continued commercial and residential growth throughout the twentieth century.
  • The Belton Grandview and Kansas City Railroad preserves part of the area's railroad heritage through scenic excursion train rides.
  • Belton has grown as part of the Kansas City metropolitan area while maintaining its historic downtown and community-focused atmosphere.
  • Today, the city is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, local businesses and convenient access to employment centers throughout the Kansas City region.

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