The Town FilesKing City, Missouri
City in Gentry County · population 799 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,300
- Household income
- $51,042
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 35.8
King City is a city of 799 people in Gentry County, Missouri. The median home is worth $121,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better transit than 93% of Missouri towns, hipper than 83% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 80% of Missouri towns.
How King City ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in King City is worth $121,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $51,042, which is more affordable than 70% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $800 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | King City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,300 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $800 | $855 |
| Median household income | $51,042 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in King City
| People | King City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in King City
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of King City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 19, 1973 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 1973.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 1971.
Severe weather in Gentry County since 1996
Gentry County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Gentry County
Gentry County had 2,177 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,102 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in King City itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in King City
2 public schools with 338 students, about 9.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KING CITY ELEM. | PK-6 | 188 | 11.1 |
| KING CITY HIGH | 7-12 | 150 | 8.3 |
Towns near King City
- Stanberry, MO11.5 mi · 1,129 people · home $98,000
- Maysville, MO14.1 mi · 1,095 people · home $154,000
- Albany, MO17.0 mi · 1,679 people · home $101,300
- Savannah, MO17.8 mi · 5,069 people · home $161,500
- Stewartsville, MO20.4 mi · 733 people · home $133,000
- Country Club, MO21.2 mi · 2,487 people · home $205,000
- St. Joseph, MO25.5 mi · 72,473 people · home $154,200
- Cameron, MO26.3 mi · 8,513 people · home $193,500
King City questions
Is King City, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, King City scores better for retirees than 80% of Missouri towns and quieter than 62%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in King City?
The median owner-occupied home in King City is valued at $121,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,042, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $800 a month.
What is the weather like in King City?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 17.9 inches of snow.
Does King City get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of King City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 19, 1973. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)