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Kelso, MO


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Kelso, Missouri

Kelso, Missouri is 107 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Scott county. The population of the village is 527.

The People and Families of Kelso

In Kelso, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kelso had a median family income of $51,719. Kelso is one of the richer villages in Missouri. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Kelso. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village.

Kelso Housing

Of the housing in Kelso, approximately 87% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Kelso, 89% of commuters drive to work. The village features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Kelso strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKelso Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kelso People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kelso Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kelso, MO

Comparing Kelso to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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