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Taos, Missouri, in Cole county, is 33 miles SE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 97 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 870 people in the city.
In Taos, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Taos are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Taos than in most places.
In 2000, Taos had a median family income of $55,714. Taos has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Taos living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.
Approximately 84% of housing in Taos is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Taos. The city is known in Missouri for having lower rents than most places.
In Taos, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Taos strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
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