City

Kelso, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Missouri

👥411Population
💰$54,219Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$189,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
18%
25–44
34%
45–64
13%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate80 (33.9%)
Some College24 (10.2%)
Associates46 (19.5%)
Bachelors17 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree69 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad33.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.3%Renter: 43.7%Tenure
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
45%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,219 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$189,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units174
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
56%
About Kelso, MO

Kelso is a city in Missouri, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 411 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

Economically, Kelso is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,219 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Kelso is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month.

The population of Kelso is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.27%).

Kelso, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Kelso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63758 411 $54,219 $189,700 $810 0.0% 36.4% 56.3%