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Tarkio, MO


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Tarkio, Missouri

Tarkio, Missouri, in Atchison county, is 54 miles NW of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 63 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,935.

The People and Families of Tarkio

In Tarkio, about 52% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Tarkio is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tarkio had a median family income of $34,625.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Tarkio ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tarkio Housing

About 70% of housing units in Tarkio are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Tarkio, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Tarkio than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Tarkio Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Tarkio Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Tarkio, MO

Comparing Tarkio 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime67
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