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Kelso, MO
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Kelso, MO
At a Glance
How Kelso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kelso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kelso a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kelso residents earn a median household income of $54,853 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,867. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kelso is $213,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,271. Median rent is $810/month, with 14.6% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Kelso reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,396/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Kelso hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kelso has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.