Kirksville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,493 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$48,063 Median Income $33,895 per capita
$145,300 Home Value $155,518 Zillow
$787 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
424 Violent Crime/100K 1,986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,063 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kirksville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,063
36% below
$33,895 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
48% below
Zillow: $155,518
Median Rent
$787/mo
32% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
424/100K
11% above
1,986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Kirksville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
52%
Rent
68%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kirksville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kirksville residents earn a median household income of $48,063 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,895. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kirksville is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,518. Median rent is $787/month, with 26.8% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Kirksville reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,986/100K.

Education

37.9% of adults in Kirksville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kirksville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,493
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density1,216/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,063
Per Capita$33,895
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty11.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,300
Rent$787
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$155,518
Housing Units7,399
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent424/100K
Property1,986/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation988 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.1%
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Kirksville was founded in 1841.
The median home in Kirksville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (7 miles).
11.8% of the population has a disability.