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Kirksville, MO

Founded 1841Adair CountyElev. 299 m
Population
17,493
Median home
$145,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Kirksville

With about 17,493 residents, Kirksville is one of Missouri's notable places. Kirksville was founded in 1841 and sits in Adair County. The median age is 25.1 and the median household income is $48,063. Homes carry a median value of $145,300, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,493
Median age
25.1
Median household income
$48,063
Per-capita income
$33,895
Poverty rate
27.2%
High-school grad or higher
92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
13.7 min
Work from home
6.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black6%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.9%
Sales & office24.6%
Production, transportation & material moving15.4%
Service15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$145,300
Median gross rent
$787/mo
Owner-occupied
47.9%
Median year built
1971
Households
6,066
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Kirksville has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

KIRKSVILLE AREA TECH. CTR.HighGrades 9–12
KIRKSVILLE SR. HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARYElementaryGrades -1–2
RAY MILLER ELEM.ElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime1% below national
Kirksville384
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% above national
Kirksville2,837
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kirksville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kirksville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Adair County
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kirksville is in Adair County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kirksville was founded in 1841 and sits in Adair County. Elevation ~299 m.

Map of Kirksville
Kirksville, MO
Where Kirksville is
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Historic places

17 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bear Creek Baptist ChurchDockery HotelAdair County CourthouseGrim BuildingHarris, Capt. Thomas C., HouseTrinity Episcopal ChurchSmith, Dr. E. Sanborn, HouseTravelers Hotel
Notable people from Kirksville
Geraldine PageGordon BellRhonda VincentJohn WimberJohn TextorRusty DraperSarah BradyJoe MaxwellAnthony CistaroWilliam Traylor
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Nearby cities
Hannibal (71 mi)Columbia (87 mi)Sedalia (109 mi)Jefferson (115 mi)Warrensburg (117 mi)Liberty (118 mi)

Common questions

Kirksville — frequently asked

What is the population of Kirksville, Missouri?
Kirksville has a population of about 17,493, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kirksville?
The median home value in Kirksville is $145,300, and the median gross rent is $787/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kirksville safe? What is the crime rate?
Kirksville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 384 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kirksville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Adair County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including tornado, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Kirksville?
Kirksville has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kirksville?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Kirksville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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