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King City, MO
City in Gentry County, Missouri.
Population
830
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
0
King City and its ZIP codes
King City at a glance
- King City is about 6.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,042, 28% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,300 (47% below Missouri) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for King City, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
King City, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,042
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$121,300
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (227), Irish Americans (80), Polish Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gentry County. PPP loans are for King City.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,062
2,121 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,580
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.9M
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
King City, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
King City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
269
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in King City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near King City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union StarTown | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| StanberryCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| DarlingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ReaCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| AmityTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GuilfordTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MaysvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| CosbyVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ConceptionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| RosendaleCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BolckowCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| McFallCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ClydeVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AlbanyCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Conception JunctionTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is King City, MO in?
- King City is in Gentry County, Missouri.
- What is the population of King City, MO?
- About 830 people live in King City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near King City?
- Nearby places include Union Star (6.3 mi), Stanberry (11 mi), Darlington (12 mi), Rea (13 mi), Amity (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023