Big Creek township, Missouri
Big Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Creek township is a geographic entity located in Cass County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,637. The land area covers 34.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,637 | ±313 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,034 | ±153 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,102 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,034 | ±153 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 68 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $481,100 | ±$20,827 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $133,919 | ±$5,370 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,415 | ±$5,187 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 42 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,983 | ±347 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.1% | ±2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 113,873 (2024)
ID: 168729
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
102 E WALL ST, STE A, HARRISONVILLE MO 64701-2472
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Kansas City, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Kansas City, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BELTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | GRANDVIEW, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | HARRISONVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | RAYMORE, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Academy of Beauty Professionals
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College Vocational | 6.5 mi away | 800 W Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO, 64083-9195 |
8162299000
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PLEASANT HILL BRANCH
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 101 S STATE ROUTE 7, PLEASANT HILL, MO, 64080 |
(816) 987-2231
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Cass Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.8 mi away | 1600 E Elm, Harrisonville, MO, 64701-2024 |
81638032537818
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EAST LEE'S SUMMIT BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 2240 SE BLUE PARKWAY, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO, 64063 |
(816) 759-2085
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Calvary University
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College | 11.2 mi away | 15800 Calvary Road, Kansas City, MO, 64147-1341 |
8163220110
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NORTHERN RESOURCE CENTER
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 1741 E. NORTH AVE, BELTON, MO, 64012 |
(816) 331-0049
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House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs
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College Vocational | 15.2 mi away | 2000 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO, 64014 |
8162299000
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CASS COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 400 E MECHANIC ST, HARRISONVILLE, MO, 64701 |
(816) 258-2244
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Avila University
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College | 15.7 mi away | 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64145-1698 |
8169428400
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GENEALOGY BRANCH
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 400 E MECHANIC ST, HARRISONVILLE, MO, 64701 |
(816) 884-6285
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLEASANT HILL WFO, MO US, located 4.9 miles from Big Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.8° | 20.9° | 29.9° | 1.43" | 4.3" |
| February | 43.9° | 24.8° | 34.4° | 1.81" | 4.4" |
| March | 55.3° | 34.3° | 44.8° | 2.95" | 1.8" |
| April | 65.2° | 44.2° | 54.7° | 4.17" | 0.3" |
| May | 74.7° | 55.0° | 64.8° | 5.77" | 0.1" |
| June | 83.8° | 64.6° | 74.2° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 68.8° | 78.4° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.1° | 66.8° | 76.9° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.6° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.6° | 46.4° | 57.0° | 3.43" | 0.4" |
| November | 54.0° | 34.8° | 44.4° | 2.40" | 1.0" |
| December | 42.4° | 25.5° | 33.9° | 1.86" | 4.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Winnebago city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Greenwood city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Pleasant Hill city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Baldwin Park village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Raymore city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Peculiar city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2903705374. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.