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De Kalb, MO
Town in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Population
518
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,031
ZIP codes
0
De Kalb and its ZIP codes
De Kalb at a glance
- De Kalb is about 23 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $94,028 a year, 33% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (40% below Missouri) and median rent is $940 a month.
Local data for De Kalb, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
De Kalb, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,028
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$940/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
28.1
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (131), German Americans (72), Italian Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for De Kalb.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,044
46,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $5,968 per person
How people get to work
De Kalb, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
De Kalb, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Kalb, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near De Kalb
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RushvilleVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| FaucettCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Lewis and Clark VillageTown | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| IatanVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| DearbornCity | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WestonCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Elwood, KSCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| AgencyVillage | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Atchison, KSCity | 11 mi | 8 |
| Wathena, KSCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Camden PointCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JosephCity | 13 mi | 44 |
| TracyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Troy, KSCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| EdgertonCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Kalb, MO in?
- De Kalb is in Buchanan County, Missouri.
- What is the population of De Kalb, MO?
- About 518 people live in De Kalb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Kalb?
- Nearby places include Rushville (5.3 mi), Faucett (6.8 mi), Lewis and Clark Village (7.6 mi), Iatan (8.3 mi), New Market (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023