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Moving to Adrian, Missouri

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The current estimated population of Adrian, Missouri is 1,620, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female. The town’s population has remained stable, with modest growth tied to its location near larger urban centers.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1880
  • County: Bates
  • Land area: 1.66 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 975 people per square mile
  • Area code: 660
  • Zip code: 64720

Geography and Location

Adrian, Missouri is located in western Missouri, in Bates County, approximately 50 miles south of Kansas City. The town is situated along Interstate 49, providing easy access to the metropolitan area while maintaining its small-town rural charm. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with farmland stretching across the flat plains of western Missouri. Adrian serves as a local hub for the surrounding rural communities, offering essential services and businesses. Its proximity to larger cities makes it an attractive location for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.1 years
Median household income: $31,436
Median house value: $62,400

Population by Race

Races in Adrian:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (17.6%), German (16.7%), Irish (11.9%), English (8.7%), Dutch (4.4%), French (3.4%).

Elevation: 871 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Adrian

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Adrian city

  • Never married: 16.0%
  • Now married: 60.6%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

0.2% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +202 (+12.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Adrian:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adrian:

  • CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 52 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)
  • KANSAS CITY INTL (about 66 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MCI)
  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 87 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Adrian:

  • BUTLER MEMORIAL (about 8 miles; BUTLER, MO; Abbreviation: BUM)
  • LAWRENCE SMITH MEMORIAL (about 15 miles; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: LRY)
  • GILMORE (about 33 miles; PLEASANTON, KS; Abbreviation: 57K)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adrian:

  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,576)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 43 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
  • JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,857)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 47 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,830)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 49 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,259)
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,957)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 56 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,168)

Schools

Public high school in Adrian:

  • ADRIAN JR.-SR. HIGH (Students: 305; Location: 601 N HOUSTON; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Adrian:

  • ADRIAN ELEM. (Students: 381; Location: 601 N HOUSTON; Grades: KG – 06)

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