King City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
745 Population 540/sq mi density
$48,409 Median Income $31,331 per capita
$105,300 Home Value $102,579 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,409 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,300 home value, $663/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

King City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,409
36% below
$31,331 per capita
Home Value
$105,300
63% below
Zillow: $102,579
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How King City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
37%
Rent
57%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is King City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

King City residents earn a median household income of $48,409 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,331. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in King City is $105,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,579. Median rent is $663/month, with 27.7% 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.

Education

17.2% of adults in King City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

King City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population745
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,300
Rent$663
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$102,579
Housing Units352
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation1,115 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.1%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

King City was founded in 1856.
The median home in King City was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (53 miles).
9.5% of the population has a disability.