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Kelso, MO
Village in Scott County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63758.
Population
603
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,923
ZIP codes
1
Kelso and its ZIP codes
Kelso at a glance
- Kelso is about 21 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,875 a year, 20% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,400 (6% below Missouri) and median rent is $591 a month.
Local data for Kelso, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kelso, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$215,400
Median rent
$591/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (198), Irish Americans (48), French Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Kelso.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,776
16,184 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$281M
FY 2026, $7,375 per person
PPP loans
$423K
14 loans, 59 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kelso, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kelso, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
888
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
665
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kelso, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Kelso
1 in or overlapping Kelso. Population shown
Cities near Kelso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Scott CityCity | 2.5 mi | 4.9 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Thebes, ILVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| ChaffeeCity | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| CommerceVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BentonCity | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| LambertVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| Cape GirardeauCity | 7.7 mi | 29.3 |
| East Cape Girardeau, ILVillage | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| OranCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| McClure, ILVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| DeltaCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| GordonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MorleyCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Olive Branch, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kelso, MO in?
- Kelso is in Scott County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Kelso, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kelso include 63758.
- What is the population of Kelso, MO?
- About 603 people live in Kelso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kelso?
- Nearby places include Scott City (2.5 mi), New Hamburg (5.1 mi), Thebes, IL (5.5 mi), Chaffee (6.2 mi), Commerce (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023