RANK #177 / 996 · POP 108,205 · MO
PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.2%
Cass County, Missouri, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, offers a blend of suburban and rural living. Harrisonville, the county seat, is about 35 miles south of Kansas City and holds historical significance from its founding in 1837. The county is notable for being home to the westernmost trailhead of the Katy Trail, a 287-mile recreational rail trail. Commuting to Kansas City is common, with an average one-way commute of 27.9 minutes. Public transportation options include bus services and a light rail line connecting towns like Harrisonville and Belton to Kansas City. The area features conservation areas like Bittern Bottoms and James R. Harter, offering opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and enjoying diverse habitats.
Life in Cass County often appeals to families and those seeking a community with access to outdoor activities. The public schools in Cass County are generally above average. Recent economic developments in towns like Harrisonville include efforts to revitalize downtown areas with new retail and apartment units, addressing a low housing vacancy rate. The county's economy is also supported by agricultural production, with a significant annual economic impact from crops and livestock. Additionally, there is ongoing investment in sectors such as data centers and energy.
Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.1x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Proposed Data Center (Peculiar)
Undisclosed
|
$500M | Proposed |
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Cass Battery/Storage
Undisclosed (MISO interconnection queue)
|
$280M | Planned |
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NextEra Energy Solar Project (near Harrison Hill)
NextEra Energy
|
$200M | Proposed |
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Cass County Solar Project
Ameren Missouri (acquired from Savion Energy)
|
$125M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Cass County has a Boom Town Index score of 82/100, ranking #177 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.3% and a median household income of $82,473, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Cass County is $242,300 with median rent at $1,097/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3404, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.3%. Home values changed +5.6% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.87% of Cass County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.