2000 · Christening of Vessels · Wikimedia Commons
Napoleon’s story
190 years in pictures
10 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1836Napoleon is settled
- 2000Christening of Vessels
- 2012L&C Napoleon P5300293
NapoleonMO
A town of 201, settled in 1836. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
Population
201
residents
Typical home
$314K
+7.1% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
49.4
years
Jobs based here
36
A commuter town
What makes Napoleon stand out
The 2 things Napoleon does most differently from other towns.
Small town
201 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Napoleon. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Napoleon
Most working residents leave Napoleon for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (23%), Lexington (8%) and Blue Springs (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Napoleon1%
Kansas City23%
Lexington8%
Blue Springs8%
Independence7%
19 mi
median commute distance
36
jobs based in Napoleon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Napoleon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–42°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–87°
Fall45–67°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Napoleon home is worth about $314K
The typical Napoleon home is worth about $314,000, up 7.1% in a year, 17% above the Missouri typical home.
$314KZillow home value
Typical home value
Napoleon$314K
Missouri$268K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Crime reported in Napoleon
No violent or property crimes were reported in Napoleon in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Napoleon is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Napoleon is
Napoleon beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Napoleon | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12% | 8% |
St. Mary's Medical Center
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Napoleon for work
Where Napoleon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
36jobs based in Napoleon
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Napoleon
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Napoleon is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) east of Kansas City. The population was 211 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1836
- Population
- 211
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 748 ft
- ZIP code
- 64074
- Area code
- 816