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Taos, MO
City in Cole County, Missouri.
Population
1,242
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
193
ZIP codes
0
Taos and its ZIP codes
Taos at a glance
- Taos is about 2.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,854 a year, 40% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,500 (17% above Missouri) and median rent is $419 a month.
Local data for Taos, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taos, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,854
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$270,500
Median rent
$419/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (585), Irish Americans (105), French Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cole County. PPP loans are for Taos.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,511
54,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $23,617 per person
How people get to work
Taos, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taos, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
365
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taos, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Taos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestphaliaCity | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| TebbettsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| WardsvilleVillage | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Holts SummitCity | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| LinnCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 10 mi | 36.1 |
| MokaneCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| St. ThomasTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| New BloomfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| FreeburgVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ArgyleTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MetaCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| St. MartinsCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| ChamoisCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LohmanCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HartsburgTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taos, MO in?
- Taos is in Cole County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Taos, MO?
- About 1,242 people live in Taos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taos?
- Nearby places include Westphalia (5.4 mi), Tebbetts (8 mi), Wardsville (8.1 mi), Holts Summit (10 mi), Linn (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023