Kahoka, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,083 Population 1,310/sq mi density
$35,993 Median Income $17,626 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $160,854 Zillow
$551 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
152 Violent Crime/100K 708 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,993 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $551/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kahoka, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,993
52% below
$17,626 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
66% below
Zillow: $160,854
Median Rent
$551/mo
53% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
60% below
708/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Kahoka Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kahoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
34%
Rent
47%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
247%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kahoka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kahoka residents earn a median household income of $35,993 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,626. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kahoka is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,854. Median rent is $551/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Kahoka reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 708/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Kahoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kahoka has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,083
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,310/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,993
Per Capita$17,626
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty4.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$551
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$160,854
Housing Units811
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property708/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation705 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.8%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kahoka was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (40 miles).
20.0% of the population has a disability.