City safety & data profile

KirksvilleMO

Kirksville, MO is a 18K-resident city in Adair County with a median household income of $50,071.

Adair County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kirksville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kirksville has a population larger than 36% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $153,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 64%
By size
$50,071
Median income
$153,900
Median home
28.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Kirksville

Kirksville posts a median household income higher than 9% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Kirksville area.

Top 91%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Kirksville

Where Kirksville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,071 Bottom 9% higher than 9% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kirksville, MO beyond the headline numbers

Kirksville sits inside Adair County, Missouri, at roughly 40.19°N, -92.58°W. Population 17,520, $50,071 median household income. Median home value $153,900, median rent $775. Poverty rate 28.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kirksville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.9%, then obesity at 35.1%. 1 hospital in/around Kirksville, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kirksville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,520
Kirksville
Median Income
$50,071
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$153,900
-32% vs avg
Median Age
24.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Adair County) - Kirksville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
25K-1%
Median Income
$61,536+77%
Median Home Value
$165,700+62%
Poverty Rate
22%-7%
Unemployment
4.1%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kirksville, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$775/mo
Poverty Rate
28.2% +99% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.3%
Work From Home 6.7%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 84.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
Obesity
35.1%
Physical Inactivity
28.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.2%
Binge Drinking
17.4%
Current Smoking
14.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Current Asthma
11.3%
Diabetes
9.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.3%
Annual Checkup 75.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
KIRKSVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kirksville, MO? ▼
Kirksville, MO has a population of 17,520 people, located in Adair County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Kirksville? ▼
The median household income in Kirksville, MO is $50,071 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28.2%.
What is the median home value in Kirksville? ▼
The median home value in Kirksville, MO is $153,900. Median rent is $775/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kirksville? ▼
The top health indicators in Kirksville include Short Sleep Duration (38.9%), Obesity (35.1%), Physical Inactivity (28.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kirksville? ▼
Kirksville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kirksville? ▼
The median age in Kirksville, MO is 24.8 years. 40.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kirksville, MO is located in Adair County, Missouri. With a population of 18K and a $50,071 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kirksville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Kirksville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kirksville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Kirksville against Missouri peers on any ranking lens. Explore Missouri

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Adair County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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