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A village of 189 people in Missouri
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About Birmingham

Village in Missouri, United States
189Population
0.6 sq miArea
735 ftElevation

Birmingham is a village in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 189 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Housing in Birmingham

$189K▲ 1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Birmingham home is worth about $189,000, up 1% in a year, 29% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Birmingham

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Most working residents leave Birmingham for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (39%), Liberty (5%) and Kansas City (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Kansas City
39%
Liberty
5%
Kansas City, KS
4%
North Kansas City
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Birmingham →

Health in Birmingham

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≈Just like Missouri

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Birmingham tracks Missouri closely.

Care nearby

Nkc HealthNorth Kansas City · 5.5 mi · ER
Swope Health IndependenceIndependence · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Birmingham · CMS · HRSAHealth in Birmingham →

Natural hazards in Birmingham

40
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Birmingham →

Climate in Birmingham

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Birmingham has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 23°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Claycomo BranchClaycomo · 3.4 miles · 61 hrs a week
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