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Finding Great Activities in Belton, MO User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Belton has a lot of interesting history and family-friendly activities that will make your time in the city truly enjoyable.

If you want to visit a historic site that the entire family will enjoy, Belton Grandview and Kansas City Railroad is an excellent choice. You can ride in ...Read More a coach car from the 1920s and get a great view of the city while learning about the significance of the railroad. If you want to spend more time outdoors, visit Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which features a variety of colorful plants and plenty of walking trails.

The I49 Fun Center is another ideal family attraction, since there are lots of games to enjoy and you can enjoy the great weather. If you want to play a few rounds of golf while you're in the city, you can visit Eagles Landing Golf Club for a quality golfing experience, then top the night off with a great meal from Jaudon Roadhouse. This restaurant offers quality fare in a relaxed setting. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Belton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Smoot Peace Park
      Memorial Park
      Cimarron Trails Park
      Wallace Park
      Markey Park
      Lincoln Housing Park
      Cleveland Lake
      I 49 Fun Center

      Entertainment

      Dryden Drug Museum
      Belton Art Studio
      Belton Museum
      Belton 8

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Taco Bueno
      Fazoli's
      One More Scoop
      Jimmy John's
      Long John Silver's
      Papa Murphy's
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Belton? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Belton.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Belton? The cost of living in Belton is 92/100 - which is 4% higher than Missouri.
      Belton
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Belton? Belton crime rates are 2,761, which are 8% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      2,761 per 100k people

      21% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      21% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Belton? The median income in Belton is $65,667 which is 32% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $65,66719% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4911% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Belton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Belton Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Belton home prices? Belton home prices are $140,200 - which is 1% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $140,20024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07814% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Belton have good schools? The Belton graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      21% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Belton a good place to live? Belton has an overall rating of 70% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      5 total surveys

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