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Tarkio, MO
City in Atchison County, Missouri.
Population
1,471
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,061
ZIP codes
0
Tarkio and its ZIP codes
Tarkio at a glance
- Tarkio is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,927 a year, 19% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,800 (62% below Missouri) and median rent is $660 a month.
Local data for Tarkio, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tarkio, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,927
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$87,800
Median rent
$660/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (376), Irish Americans (264), Mexican Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atchison County. PPP loans are for Tarkio.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,110
1,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,911
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.21M
FY 2026, $7,768 per person
How people get to work
Tarkio, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tarkio, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tarkio, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Tarkio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairfaxCity | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| WestboroCity | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock PortCity | 7.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Phelps CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Northboro, IACity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Blanchard, IACity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WatsonVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CorningTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Brownville, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ElmoCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Burlington JunctionCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| QuitmanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Coin, IACity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Nemaha, NEVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CraigCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tarkio, MO in?
- Tarkio is in Atchison County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Tarkio, MO?
- About 1,471 people live in Tarkio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tarkio?
- Nearby places include Fairfax (7 mi), Westboro (7.2 mi), Rock Port (7.8 mi), Phelps City (11 mi), Northboro, IA (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023