King City, MO

Missouri

King City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 745. Residents earn $48,409 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
745 Population 540/sq mi density
$48,409 Median Income $31,331 per capita
$105,300 Home Value $97,737 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
98 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,409 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,300 home value, $663/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,409
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $105,300
63% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 98/100K
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.2%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $663
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population745
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,409
Per Capita$31,331
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty12.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,300
Rent$663
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$97,737
Housing Units352
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C
Violent98/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Uninsured10.3%
Smoking20.1%
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.1%

Is King City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, King City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. King City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in King City is $48,409, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in King City is $105,300, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

King City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

King City has a population of 745 with a density of 540 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

745
Total Population
540
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

King City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

King City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in King City is $48,409, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: King City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,409
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,331

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in King City is $105,300, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $663 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $97,737.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,300
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$97,737

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$663
43% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.8%
Housing Units352
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

In King City, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.3% of residents lack health insurance. 20.1% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: King City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.1%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress15.3%
Short Sleep39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Uninsured10.3%
20% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits52.8%

Food & Exercise

King City has a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: King City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent98.0/100K
74% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault98.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 80.1% 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+17.2%
49% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density540/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.1%
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

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