Population (2020)717,204
Jackson County
MissouriJackson County sits on Missouri’s western border with Kansas. Independence and Kansas City connect the county’s history with the metropolitan area around it.
Jackson County at a Glance
Population (2020)717,204
County SeatIndependence
StateMissouri
Guide TypeCounty
Housing Units (2020)329,579
Land Area604.7 sq mi
Water Area11.6 sq mi
Forecast LocationJackson County
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Jackson County sits on Missouri’s western border with Kansas. Independence and Kansas City connect the county’s history with the metropolitan area around it.
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Get to Know the Area
Local identity
Jackson County sits on Missouri’s western border with Kansas. Independence and Kansas City connect the county’s history with the metropolitan area around it.
Plan your visit
Explore Thomas Hart Benton Home, Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site.
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Missouri Places and Stories
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Stacy Lake wins Jackson County Executive race in battle without an incumbent on the ballot - KCTV
Stacy Lake wins Jackson County Executive race in battle without an incumbent on the ballot KCTV
Read the Story Nov 4, 2026 • 2 min read
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Stories from every corner of Jackson County.
Stacy Lake wins Jackson County Executive race in battle without an incumbent on the ballot - KCTV
Stacy Lake wins Jackson County Executive race in battle without an incumbent on the ballot KCTV
Nov 4, 2026 • 2 min read
Missouri could approach turnout record as ballot measures drive interest - KRCG
Missouri could approach turnout record as ballot measures drive interest KRCG
Nov 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Here are the key 2026 election results from Missouri - KCUR
Here are the key 2026 election results from Missouri KCUR
Nov 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Final day of early voting Monday across Kansas City metro: Locations and hours - KCTV
Final day of early voting Monday across Kansas City metro: Locations and hours KCTV
Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Ready to vote in Missouri and Kansas? Here's your Election Day guide - KCUR
Ready to vote in Missouri and Kansas? Here's your Election Day guide KCUR
Nov 2, 2026 • 2 min read
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Public Resources
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Official directories and agency links for residents and visitors. Use the county or city filters on the linked sites to find the service you need.
Government
Missouri county government directory
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Schools
Missouri school directory
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Hospitals
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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Public Safety
Missouri Department of Public Safety
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Emergency Services
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
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State Parks
Missouri State Parks
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Trails
Missouri parks and trails map
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Utilities
Missouri utility locator
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Libraries
Missouri State Library
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Courts
Missouri Courts
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DMV
Missouri license office locator
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Transportation
Missouri Department of Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder
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Veterans
Missouri Veterans Commission
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Employment
Missouri job and career services
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Plan Your Next Step
Helpful starting points for life and travel in Jackson County.
Local Information
Questions About Jackson County
County facts, visitor resources and practical links.
Jackson County sits on Missouri’s western border with Kansas. Independence and Kansas City connect the county’s history with the metropolitan area around it.
The county seat is Independence.
The population of 717,204 is the April 1, 2020 Census count. It is a historical census figure, not a current estimate. View Census data
Browse Missouri’s county heritage directory and select Jackson.
Start with Thomas Hart Benton Home, Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio State Historic Site. Use Missouri’s parks and trails map for additional options.
Use Missouri’s school directory and filter by county or district.
Open the Missouri county directory to locate official county contacts.
Use the USPS ZIP Code lookup with the full street address. A county may contain multiple ZIP Codes.
The forecast is for Jackson County, Missouri. Conditions elsewhere in the area can differ.
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County population, housing and area figures come from the 2020 Census; county seats come from Missouri DNR. News headlines link to their publishers through the configured RSS feed.
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Local Businesses and Places to StartVisit featured businesses and use official resources to plan your time in the area.
Featured Businesses
History and Culture
Missouri county heritage directory
18th & Vine Planning Center, Alexander Majors Historical Center, American Royal Museum Center, Archives Bookshop & Research Center
Parks and Trails
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