Pest control · Gladstone, Missouri
Pest control in Gladstone, MO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 66% of Gladstone's homes are detached houses[1], and 5% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Gladstone, in Clay County — ZIPs 64118, 64119, counts 27,497 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Gladstone pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 27,497[2]+1.6% since 2020
- County
- Clay[2]
- Land area
- 8.1 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 66%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 5%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 32%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.6%[2]the 4th-slowest-growing of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 8.1 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Gladstone
Gladstone is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 27,497 people (2025 estimate), up just 1.6% since 2020[2]. It covers 8.1 square miles (3,403 residents per square mile, the 1st densest), sits entirely in Clay County, in ZIP codes 64118, 64119[3].
Building amid 1.6% 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.
Mail to Gladstone goes through 2 ZIP codes — 64118 (65% of the city's land), 64119 (33% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Liberty (7.7 mi E), Parkville (7.8 mi W) and Independence (14.2 mi SE)[3].
66% of Gladstone's 12,476 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Liberty (72%), Parkville (77%), and Independence (71%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
5% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; Liberty (8%), Parkville (29%), and Independence (4%) nearby), and population changed +1.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,403 people live per square mile of land across 8.1 square miles[2][3] — the densest of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
32% of households rent and 68% own[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Gladstone has the densest settlement (3,403)[2][3], the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (43)[5], and the 3rd-lowest share of detached houses (66%)[1].
pest control help in Gladstone: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Gladstone area — ZIP codes 64118, 64119.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The Gladstone numbers behind this page
| Measure | Gladstone | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 43 | 15 | 28 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,403 | 1,622 | 110% denser |
| Growth since 2020 | 1.6% | 4.5% | 3 pts slower |
| Detached single-family | 66% | 72% | 6 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1986 | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone | 3,403 | 1.6% | 27,497 |
| Liberty 7.7 mi | 1,056 | 3.9% | 31,319 |
| Parkville 7.8 mi | 608 | 26.6% | 9,093 |
| Independence 14.2 mi | 1,560 | -1.0% | 121,675 |
| Kearney 14.5 mi | 847 | 8.6% | 11,296 |
| Raytown 16.0 mi | 2,936 | -2.5% | 29,154 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 12,476 |
| Detached single-family | 8,227 (66%) |
| Occupied homes | 11,765 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,049 (68%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,716 (32%) |
| Median home value | $231,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 9 | 0.1% | ±16 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 643 | 5.2% | ±213 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 932 | 7.5% | ±241 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,173 | 9.4% | ±237 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,692 | 13.6% | ±254 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,453 | 19.7% | ±333 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,856 | 22.9% | ±427 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,386 | 19.1% | ±348 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 237 | 1.9% | ±119 |
| 1939 or earlier | 95 | 0.8% | ±69 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Gladstone's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64118 | 65% | 41% |
| 64119 | 33% | 18% |
Common Gladstone pest control questions
My Gladstone home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 5% of Gladstone homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Gladstone. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 32% of Gladstone households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 64118 and 64119[4], Clay County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Liberty (7.7 mi), Parkville (7.8 mi), and Independence (14.2 mi)[3].
A lot of Gladstone homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
64% of Gladstone's housing units were built before 1980, 21.8% before 1960[1] — the 5th-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.