Kirksville Urban Area, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
29,268 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,468 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 24
Feb 1 5 29
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Schools

Life Church School
5 miles, SW 4.1 star
Ray Miller Elem
7 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

Truman State University
7 miles, SW 2.8 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
52 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Northeast Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SW 4.1 star
Scotland County Hospital
24 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
103 miles, S 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
104 miles, N 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
119 miles, NE 1.4 star