What are the schools like in Kahoka, MO?

Kahoka is served primarily by CLARK CO. R-I. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Kahoka?

The median household income in Kahoka, MO is $41,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Kahoka, MO?

Kahoka has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

Kahoka, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kahoka, MO affordable or expensive?

Kahoka's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kahoka is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,600 and the median rent is $484 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kahoka, MO?

Kahoka has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 985.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kahoka, MO a Good Place to Live?

Kahoka is a small town of 2,134 in Missouri, with a median household income of $41,250 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Kahoka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kahoka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kahoka city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.5

Kahoka's overall cost of living index is 85.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kahoka costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kahoka, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$484	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kahoka's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

985.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kahoka is served primarily by CLARK CO. R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kahoka, MO	National Avg
School District	CLARK CO. R-I	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kahoka sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kahoka, MO
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Kahoka, MO	National Avg
Population	2,134	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Medill, MO 3 mi Revere, MO 5 mi St. Francisville, MO 8 mi Wayland, MO 8 mi Luray, MO 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Kahoka

Kahoka, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63445

Kahoka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kahoka, MO affordable or expensive?

Kahoka's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kahoka roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,600 and median rent is $484/month.

What is the crime rate in Kahoka, MO?

Kahoka's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 985.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kahoka?

Public schools in Kahoka are operated by CLARK CO. R-I. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kahoka, MO a good place to live?

Kahoka, MO has a population of 2,134, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kahoka?

Kahoka averages 32.8°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kahoka?

Kahoka, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63445.

What is the population of Kahoka?

The population of Kahoka, Missouri is 2,134 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kahoka?

Key numbers for living in Kahoka: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $97,600, median household income $41,250, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kahoka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.