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Keytesville, MO

Missouri

Keytesville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 394. Residents earn $37,292 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
394 Population 512/sq mi density
$37,292 Median Income $31,380 per capita
$60,000 Home Value
$381 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$37,292 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $381/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,292
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $381
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Keytesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population394
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density512/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,292
Per Capita$31,380
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.9%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$381
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units253
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured10.1%
Smoking19.0%
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.3%

Is Keytesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keytesville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Keytesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Keytesville is $37,292, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Keytesville is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $381 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Keytesville has a population of 394 with a density of 512 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

394
Total Population
512
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Keytesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Keytesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keytesville is $37,292, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Keytesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,292
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,380

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Keytesville is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $381 (67% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$381
67% below US avg
Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.8%
Housing Units253
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

In Keytesville, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 19.0% are current smokers. 25.0% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Keytesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma10.3%
COPD7.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.0%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Uninsured10.1%
17% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits59.1%

Food & Exercise

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+88.3%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density512/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.3%
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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