Kirksville, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 16,434 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Kirksville is located in the plains of north central Missouri.
Cultural Attractions
The Still National Osteopathic Museum and National Center for Osteopathic History is the only one of its kind in the country.
Recreation
Thousand Hills State Park and Forrest Lake provide a venue for boating, fishing, and other nature-loving activities.
Historical
The name Kirksville comes from an original settler of the area and literally means "village of churches."
Economy
Kirksville is north central Missouri's educational, medical, agricultural, and manufacturing center.
| Population [details] | 16,434 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 76.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 237.47 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 33.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 37.47 °F/16.94 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.5 °F/67.21 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 36.77 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 56 |
| Cost of living [details] | 97 |
| State sales tax | 4.23% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Chicago (277.46 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | COLUMBIA REGIONAL (97.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Wineries |
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