Kingston is a small town of 298 in Missouri, with a median household income of $36,500
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kingston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kingston 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: 93.3
Kingston's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kingston costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kingston, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$525
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kingston's violent crime rate is 44.3 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
44.3 /100k
Property Crime
210.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kingston is served primarily by KINGSTON 42.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kingston, MO
National Avg
School District
KINGSTON 42
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kingston sees average highs of 35.2°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Kingston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kingston roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,300 and median rent is $525/month.
Kingston's violent crime rate is 44.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 210.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kingston are operated by KINGSTON 42.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.6:1. 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kingston, MO has a population of 298, a median household income of $36,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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.
Kingston averages 35.2°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches
with about 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kingston, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64650.
The population of Kingston, Missouri is 298 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kingston: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $68,300, median household income $36,500, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
