Plumbing repair · Harrisonville, Missouri
Plumbing repair in Harrisonville, MO
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Harrisonville's homes (17%) was built 1960 to 1969[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Harrisonville, in Cass County — ZIP 64701, counts 10,040 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Harrisonville plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 10,040[2]-0.8% since 2020
- County
- Cass[2]
- Land area
- 11.2 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1960 to 1969[1]17% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 56%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 24%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 7%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, cass zone
- 17[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 17[4]13 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 39[5]25 in the last 10 years; 27 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 73%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Harrisonville's numbers say about plumbing
Harrisonville is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 10,040 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.8% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 11.2 square miles holding 897 residents per square mile, the 12th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Cass County, with ZIP code 64701[3].
With 7% of homes built since 2010 and 56% before 1980[1], Harrisonville's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 64701[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Raymore (12.1 mi NW), Belton (15.1 mi NW) and Grandview (18.5 mi NW)[3].
56% of Harrisonville's 4,015 housing units predate 1980 and 7% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 6th-highest pre-1980 share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Raymore (14%), Belton (40%), and Grandview (68%) predate 1980. The 24% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 17% — was built 1960 to 1969, and the median home dates to 1976[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the cass forecast zone logged 17 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 18, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 17 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 39 flood-insurance claims across Harrisonville's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
73% of homes heat with utility gas, and 36% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Harrisonville storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Harrisonville, 2016–2025: 13 flash-flood reports and 4 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 71% in April, May, and July. Busiest year 2021 (5); 4 of 10 years had none. Busiest month April 2021 (3). Latest: flash-flood report, Jun 25, 2021, 7.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 2 | – | 2 |
| Apr | 3 | – | 3 |
| May | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Jun | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jul | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Aug | 1 | – | 1 |
| Sep | 1 | – | 1 |
plumbing help in Harrisonville: what to do next
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The Harrisonville numbers behind this page
| Measure | Harrisonville | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 23.7% | 14.7% | 9 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 56% | 40% | 16 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 7% | 10% | 3 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 17 | 15 | 2 more |
| Renter-occupied | 36% | 32% | 4 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 73% | 72% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1986 | 10 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Kansas City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonville | 17 | 39 | 17 |
| Raymore 12.1 mi | 15 | 13 | 17 |
| Belton 15.1 mi | 11 | 50 | 17 |
| Grandview 18.5 mi | 18 | 47 | 20 |
| Lee's Summit 18.8 mi | 12 | 96 | 20 |
| Raytown 24.5 mi | 49 | 172 | 20 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64701 | 39 | $1,311,260 | 2017 (20) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | Flash Flood | 7.7 mi |
| May 27, 2021 | Flash Flood | 4.0 mi |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Flash Flood | 9.0 mi |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Flash Flood | 1.3 mi |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Flash Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Flood | 6.8 mi |
| May 28, 2020 | Flash Flood | 8.0 mi |
| Sep 28, 2019 | Flash Flood | 2.8 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 23 | 0.6% | ±33 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 260 | 6.5% | ±104 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 521 | 13.0% | ±152 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 359 | 8.9% | ±117 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 610 | 15.2% | ±213 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 610 | 15.2% | ±185 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 679 | 16.9% | ±229 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 470 | 11.7% | ±209 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 188 | 4.7% | ±117 |
| 1939 or earlier | 295 | 7.3% | ±105 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 4,015 |
| Detached single-family | 2,912 (73%) |
| Occupied homes | 3,588 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,304 (64%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,284 (36%) |
| Median home value | $209,200 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2,618 | 73.0% | ±291 |
| Electricity | 839 | 23.4% | ±167 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 112 | 3.1% | ±91 |
| Other fuel | 12 | 0.3% | ±16 |
| No fuel used | 7 | 0.2% | ±11 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Harrisonville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64701 | 100% | 8% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the CASS forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Harrisonville homeowners
Are Harrisonville homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 24% were built before 1960 and 56% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Harrisonville?
The record for Harrisonville's forecast zone shows 17 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 7 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Harrisonville?
64701[6], in Cass County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Raymore (12.1 mi), Belton (15.1 mi), and Grandview (18.5 mi)[3].
I rent in Harrisonville. Who arranges the repair?
36% of occupied Harrisonville homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.