Kingdom City is a small town of 126 in Missouri, with a median household income of $43,750
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kingdom City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kingdom City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kingdom City 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: 87.7
Kingdom City's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kingdom City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kingdom City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kingdom City's violent crime rate is 230.2 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
230.2 /100k
Property Crime
972.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kingdom City is served primarily by NORTH CALLAWAY CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kingdom City, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH CALLAWAY CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kingdom City sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Kingdom City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kingdom City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,300 and median rent is $625/month.
Kingdom City's violent crime rate is 230.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kingdom City are operated by NORTH CALLAWAY CO. R-I.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kingdom City, MO has a population of 126, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Kingdom City averages 36.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches
with about 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kingdom City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65262.
The population of Kingdom City, Missouri is 126 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kingdom City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $114,300, median household income $43,750, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kingdom City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
