| Kansas City is a city in the western part of the state of Missouri. The largest city in the state, Kansas City has a population of nearly 480,000. The city was established in 1853 and is located within Clay County, cass County, Platte County, and Jackson County, Missouri. The elevation of the city is 900 feet and it is located within the Central Standard Time Zone. Kansas City area code is 816. Kansas City weather ranges from winter month average lows of 20 degrees to summer month high temperature averages of around 90. About three inches of rain fall on the area each month, and annually Kansas City receives about one foot of snow. Shopping at the City Market has been a tradition in the area for over 150 years. Kansas City things to do include the Kansas City Zoo, Crown Center, Worlds of Fun, Airline History Museum, and American Jazz Museum. Kansas City entertainment includes the Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Ballet, and live music at numerous night spots. Local sports teams include baseball's Kansas City Royals, NFL football's Kansas City Chiefs, soccer's Sporting Kansas City, and hockey's Missouri Mavericks. The Kansas City Star is the primary newspaper of the area. Many large companies and corporations have a home in Kansas City including Handmark, Barkley, Inc., Walton Construction, Burns and McDonnell Engineering, and Novastar Financial. The Kansas City International Airport serves the area. Local colleges and universities include University of Missouri-Kansas City, Park University, Kansas City Art Institute, William Jewel College, and Rockhurst University. |
