Is Kansas City Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Kansas City
Population: 475K
Score Range
14-64 (best: 77)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
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Is Kansas City walkable? Kansas City Walkability Overview
Is Kansas City walkable? A car is essential here. Only a few pockets offer convenient walking access to amenities. Very few areas scores well for walking.
Weakest categories
Public Transit (16), Shopping (12)
Scores range from 7 to 77 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Kansas City
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaCentral Business District KC | 77 |
Downtown Kansas City | 51(32-69) |
Southern Kansas City | 46(32-60) |
North Kansas City | 38 |
Southern-Western Kansas City | 35 |
Western Kansas City | 30(12-47) |
Southern-Eastern Kansas City | 28 |
Northern-Eastern Kansas City | 28 |
Eastern Kansas City | 22 |
Northern Kansas City | 18 |
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