Kimberling City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,559 Population 731/sq mi density
$48,274 Median Income $36,114 per capita
$237,700 Home Value $321,737 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 43.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$48,274 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$237,700 home value, $925/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kimberling City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,274
36% below
$36,114 per capita
Home Value
$237,700
16% below
Zillow: $321,737
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
43.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Kimberling City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
84%
Rent
80%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kimberling City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kimberling City residents earn a median household income of $48,274 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,114. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kimberling City is $237,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,737. Median rent is $925/month, with 43.4% 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 1984.

Education

25.2% of adults in Kimberling City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kimberling City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,559
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,274
Per Capita$36,114
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty18.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$237,700
Rent$925
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$321,737
Housing Units1,654
Rent Burden43.4%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kimberling City was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (52 miles).
17.4% of the population has a disability.