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Kingston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
286 Population 550/sq mi density
$35,833 Median Income $20,451 per capita
$67,900 Home Value $271,422 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,900 home value, $563/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,833
52% below
$20,451 per capita
Home Value
$67,900
76% below
Zillow: $271,422
Median Rent
$563/mo
52% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
24%
Rent
48%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kingston residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,451. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingston is $67,900 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,422. Median rent is $563/month, with 22.8% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Kingston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 368/100K.

Education

7.4% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population286
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$20,451
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,900
Rent$563
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$271,422
Housing Units131
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property368/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation902 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.9%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Kingston was founded in 1843.
The median home in Kingston was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (43 miles).
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.