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Welcome to Warrensburg
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Just the Facts
No matter where your travel plans take you, Warrensburg, Missouri is on the way. Located in the center of the country’s heartland, Warrensburg is just an hour's drive from Kansas City, four hours from St. Louis, and three hours from Branson, Missouri. Warrensburg residents are in the enviable position of being able to enjoy the attractions of metropolitan areas and the advantages of small-town life. Unlike purely suburban areas, Warrensburg is a self-contained city with a vibrant employment base, active cultural scene, and many civic events and activities. Warrensburg also serves as the county seat of Johnson County.
Established in 1855, Warrensburg is a third-class city, with a council-manager form of government adopted in 1957. Its five council members are elected at-large, and one council member is chosen by the council to serve as mayor.
The City of Warrensburg provides basic police, fire, street maintenance, sewer, animal control, building inspection, and planning and zoning services within the city limits. In addition, the city provides animal shelter services to all of unincorporated Johnson County. The city’s Park and Recreation Department has 12 park areas with a total of 402 acres, and a Community Center. The city has 125 full-time and approximately 200 part-time employees.
| Miles To |
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| Chicago, IL |
507 |
| Dallas, TX |
528 |
| Denver, CO |
664 |
| Indianapolis, IN |
453 |
| Kansas City, MO |
58 |
| Memphis, TN |
405 |
| Minneapolis, MN |
489 |
| Nashville, TN |
525 |
| St. Louis, MO |
218 |
Warrensburg at a Glance 
| Warrensburg micropolitan area (2007 estimate) |
51,928 |
| Sales tax |
7.85 percent |
Climate |
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| Coldest month |
January |
| Average high temperature |
38 F or 3 C |
| Average low temperature |
16 F or 9 C |
| Warmest month |
July |
| Average high temperature |
89 F or 32 C |
| Average low temperature |
67 F or 19 C |
| Yearly precipitation |
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| Rain |
40.9 inches |
| Snow |
17.8 inches |
Government |
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County of Johnson
City Mayor/City Council/City Manager |
Highways |
Intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Missouri Highway 13
17 miles south of Interstate 70 on Missouri Highway 13 |
Railroads |
| Amtrak, Union Pacific |
Air |
University of Central Missouri’s Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport
Kansas City International Airport |
Bus |
| Old Drum Transportation, Jefferson Lines |
Important Numbers |
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| Police, Sheriff, Fire and |
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| Ambulance Emergencies |
911 |
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| Animal Control |
(660) 747-2265 |
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| Animal Shelter |
(660) 747-7156 |
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| Building Permits |
(660) 747-9135 |
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| Collections / Licenses |
(660) 747-9131 |
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| Embarq Phone Company |
(800) 788-3500 |
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| Fire Department (non-emergency) |
(660) 747-9136 |
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| Johnson County Courthouse |
(660) 747-6161 |
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| KCP&L |
(888) 571-5275 |
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| License Bureau |
(660) 747-3500 |
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| Missouri American Water Co. |
(866) 430-0820 |
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| Missouri Gas Energy |
(800) 582-1234 |
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| Municipal Court |
(660) 747-9132 |
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| Parks and Recreation (Community Center) |
(660) 747-7178 |
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| Poison Control Center |
(800) 222-1222 |
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| Police Department (non-emergency) |
(660) 747-9133 |
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