What this tracks
This dataset defines the boundaries of the Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area as designated by federal agencies for statistical reporting.
Why it matters to you
Knowing whether your business or home falls within this metro area helps determine eligibility for certain federal grants, small business loans, or workforce development programs. For example, a Kansas City restaurant owner could check if they qualify for urban revitalization tax credits by confirming their location is within these official boundaries.
How to read this data
namelsad — The full legal name of the statistical area: “Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area”.
aland — Total land area in square meters (sample: 20,269,414,580 m²).
intptlat/intptlon — The latitude (+38.9086649) and longitude (-94.5086766) of the area’s central point.
Try it yourself
Check if your address falls within this metro area by comparing your location’s coordinates to the boundary polygon coordinates listed in the_geom.