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Kirksville, Missouri

Introduction to Kirksville, Missouri

Kirksville, Missouri, in Adair county, is located 87 miles N of Columbia, Missouri and is 130 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 16,988.

Kirksville History

This area was first settled by Europeans in the 1820s. In 1841, it became the county seat of Adair County. The county was named in honor of John Adair, the then governor of Kentucky. Kirksville was named after its first postmaster, Jesse Kirk, who pledged turkey and free whiskey to surveyors in exchange for the city being named after him. The city was incorporated on January 30, 1857. It was the site of the Battle of Kirksville, which was fought during the American Civil War from August 6 - 9, 1862.

Kirksville and nearby Attractions

  • Thousand Hills State Park
  • Kirksville Aquatic Center
  • Big Creek State Forest
  • Adair County Historical Society Museum
  • Leisure World
  • Still National Osteopathic Museum

Things To Do In Kirksville

Local parks include the Big Creek State Forest, the Thousand Hills State Park and Sugar Creek State Forest. Lacey-Keosauqua State Park offers opportunities for hiking, swimming, boating, fishing and picnicking. Local museums include the Adair County Historical Society Museum, the E. M. Violette Museum and the Still National Osteopathic Museum. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Kirksville Country Club.

Kirksville Transportation

Kirksville Regional Airport is nearby.

Kirksville Higher Education

Truman State University is located in Kirksville. Other nearby colleges include the Northeast Missouri Bible College and the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyKirksville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyKirksville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Kirksville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kirksville, MO

Comparing Kirksville 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
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Men13
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime44

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