Tarkio, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Tarkio, MO
At a Glance
How Tarkio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tarkio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tarkio a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tarkio residents earn a median household income of $60,250 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,954. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tarkio is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,785. Median rent is $608/month, with 17.4% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Tarkio reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 93/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Tarkio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tarkio has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.