Taos, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,334 Population 207/sq mi density
$103,594 Median Income $41,650 per capita
$256,000 Home Value $290,996 Zillow
$425 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,594 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,000 home value, $425/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Taos, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,594
38% above
$41,650 per capita
Home Value
$256,000
9% below
Zillow: $290,996
Median Rent
$425/mo
63% below
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Taos Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
91%
Rent
37%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taos a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Taos residents earn a median household income of $103,594 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,650. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Taos is $256,000 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,996. Median rent is $425/month, with 16.1% 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 1981.

Education

27.7% of adults in Taos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Taos has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,334
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,594
Per Capita$41,650
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,000
Rent$425
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$290,996
Housing Units497
Rent Burden16.1%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation738 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.3%
EV Stations13

Did You Know?

The median home in Taos was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (23 miles).
13.6% of the population has a disability.