Pest control · Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Pest control in Excelsior Springs, MO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 74% of Excelsior Springs's homes are detached houses[1], and 3% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Excelsior Springs, in Clay County and Ray County — ZIP 64024, counts 10,819 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Excelsior Springs pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 10,819[2]+2.5% since 2020
- County
- Clay / Ray[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 10.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 74%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 3%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 998[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 32%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +2.5%[2]the 6th-slowest-growing of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 10.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What Excelsior Springs's numbers say about pest control
Excelsior Springs counts 10,819 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 2.5% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 10.8 square miles holding 998 residents per square mile, the 11th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Clay County and Ray County, with ZIP code 64024[3].
Building amid 2.5% growth since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
64024 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Kearney (6.4 mi W), Liberty (11.7 mi SW) and Independence (18.6 mi S)[3].
74% of Excelsior Springs's 4,337 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 5th-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Kearney (80%), Liberty (72%), and Independence (71%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
3% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; Kearney (29%), Liberty (8%), and Independence (4%) nearby), and population changed +2.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 998 people live per square mile of land across 10.8 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
32% of households rent and 68% own[1].
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, Excelsior Springs records the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1969)[1].
pest control help in Excelsior Springs: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Excelsior Springs area — ZIP code 64024.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
Excelsior Springs by the numbers
| Measure | Excelsior Springs | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2 pts slower |
| Residents per sq mi | 998 | 1,622 | 38% less dense |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 13 | 15 | 2 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 74% | 72% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1986 | 17 years older |
| Renter-occupied | 32% | 32% | about the same |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Kansas City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs | 998 | 2.5% | 10,819 |
| Kearney 6.4 mi | 847 | 8.6% | 11,296 |
| Liberty 11.7 mi | 1,056 | 3.9% | 31,319 |
| Independence 18.6 mi | 1,560 | -1.0% | 121,675 |
| Gladstone 19.1 mi | 3,403 | 1.6% | 27,497 |
| Grain Valley 22.5 mi | 2,744 | 8.3% | 16,908 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 4,337 |
| Detached single-family | 3,189 (74%) |
| Occupied homes | 3,814 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,600 (68%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,214 (32%) |
| Median home value | $186,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0 | 0.0% | ±19 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 135 | 3.1% | ±114 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 616 | 14.2% | ±221 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 334 | 7.7% | ±142 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 461 | 10.6% | ±175 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 553 | 12.8% | ±151 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 851 | 19.6% | ±209 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 359 | 8.3% | ±131 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 272 | 6.3% | ±107 |
| 1939 or earlier | 756 | 17.4% | ±191 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Excelsior Springs's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64024 | 100% | 15% |
Common Excelsior Springs pest control questions
My Excelsior Springs home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 3% of Excelsior Springs homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Excelsior Springs. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 32% of Excelsior Springs households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 64024[4], Clay County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Kearney (6.4 mi), Liberty (11.7 mi), and Independence (18.6 mi)[3].
A lot of Excelsior Springs homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
64% of Excelsior Springs's housing units were built before 1980, 32.0% before 1960[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.