Holden
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1869
Bird's eye view of the city of Holden, Johnson Co., Missouri 1869, 1869
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About Holden
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United StatesHolden is a city in western Johnson County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Holden had a population of 2,210.
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Housing in Holden
The typical Holden home is worth about $181,000, about the same as a year ago, 33% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Holden
Safety Grade B
Holden reports less crime per resident than 63% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Holden
Full picture →Most working residents leave Holden for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (16%), Lee's Summit (10%) and Warrensburg (6%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Health in Holden
Health Grade C
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Missouri
No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Holden tracks Missouri closely.
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Natural hazards in Holden
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Holden
Full climate →Holden has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Holden
All Holden schools →School Grade C+
The public schools Holden’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 64% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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