Belton MO Real Estate Info - Local Attractions, Jobs, & Economy

Belton Living

Events & Recreation

Residents of Belton are offered a full calendar of activities that includes a St. Patrick's Day parade, the South 71 Cruisers Car Show that runs from April through October, Thursday's Farmers Market throughout the summer, Belton Community Days and the Annual Biker's, Blues and BBQ Special Olympics in May. The Sommerfest in June features kids' activities, German food and drink, and live music, while the holiday crafters show, "Kristkindlmarkt" is held in November. In addition to the historic sites and museums of the Belton Museum of History and the Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad, residents can also enjoy the events and activities of nearby Kansas City. Kid favorites include the Kansas City Zoo, one of many Kansas Speedway racing events, or Union Station's theater district and the interactive museum, Science City. Sports lovers can attend a Royals or Chiefs game, while those looking for a night on the town can enjoy the symphony, the ballet, several live theatres, a variety of river boats, the renowned Plaza and Hallmark's Crown Center, Bartle Hall, and Kemper Arena.

Education

As part of the Belton School District, area elementary students are served by Cambridge, Gladden, Hillcrest, Kentucky Trail or Scott Elementary Schools. Students progress to Yeokum Middle School, followed by Mill Creek Upper Elementary School for fifth and sixth grade, while older students are served by Belton High School and Belton Academy, the city's alternative high school. Additionally, Belton-Ozanam Southland Cooperative (BOSCO) is an innovative K-12 educational day treatment program serving students from 17 Kansas City area school districts, designed to serve students with severe behavior disorders or emotional disturbances. Higher education is provided by Avila University, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Rockhurst University, to name a few.

Local Economy

Since Kansas City is near the geographical center of the nation, it makes the area a natural hub for transportation, warehousing and distribution. Bolstered by a diverse economy, the trade, transportation, and utilities category is the region's largest employer; followed by government, professional and business services, then educational and health services. Major manufacturing employers are Hallmark Cards, Harmon Industries, Inc., and American Italian Pasta. Additional large local employers include Sprint, Ford Motor Company, Kansas City School District, and the University of Kansas. Major employers in Belton include Belton School District, the City of Belton, Hy-Vee food stores, Quik & Tasty, and Belton Research Hospital, to name a few.

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