City profile
Kirksville, MO
Adair County · Population 17,563
Kirksville is a town in Adair County, MO with about 17,563 residents and a typical home value near $154,000. It is 87 miles from Columbia, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$153,900
Typical monthly housing
$960
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 29/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Tornado
Nearest major airport
108 mi to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 66% Republican
Community
Population
17,563
Black population
6.4%
County
Adair County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 17,563 residents
- Typical home value about $154,000
- 87 miles from Columbia, MO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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