Thornton, Missouri
Thornton: a city in Clay County, Missouri.
About
Thornton is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Clay County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1511,-94.5244 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:40:26 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 43℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Thornton is located at 39°9'4"N 94°31'28"W (39.1511100, -94.5244000).
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Weather
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
7 mph NNW
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178208 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City (MO) | 64118-4697 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thornton, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Park Post Office | Kansas City (MO) | 64120 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Thornton, Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA. with a population of 2,367 people.
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 30,450 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Gladstone | 27,677 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Excelsior Springs | 11,833 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Kearney | 11,155 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Smithville | 11,011 | City in Tennessee |
| North Kansas City | 4,571 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 3,047 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Claycomo | 1,526 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America |