Keytesville
City in Chariton County, Missouri

Keytesville is a city in Chariton County, Missouri, with 440 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dalton, 3.7 miles SW.
- 440residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 566 / sq mipopulation density
- 65261ZIP code
About Keytesville
Keytesville ( KEETS-vil) is a city in and the county seat of Chariton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 440 as of the 2020 census.
Keytesville is the hometown of U.S. Army General Maxwell D. Taylor, who commanded the "Screaming Eagles" 101st Airborne division during the Normandy invasion of World War II. Confederate General Sterling Price, who attacked Keytesville during an unsuccessful cavalry raid across his home state, had previously operated a hotel there.
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Living in Keytesville
- Median household income
- $40,682
- Median home value
- $86,300
- Median rent
- $447/mo
- Median age
- 49.7
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Keytesville had 440 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 440 |
|---|---|
| Density | 566 per sq mi (218 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Keytesville at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Chariton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 440 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.78 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4314° N, 92.9378° W |
| ZIP code | 65261 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2938468 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Keytesville
- Dalton3.7 mi SW
- Salisbury7.2 mi E
- Brunswick10.1 mi W
- Prairie Hill12.4 mi NE
- Gilliam14.2 mi S
- Triplett14.4 mi W
- Clifton Hill14.6 mi E
- Glasgow15.0 mi S
- Mendon15.2 mi NW
- De Witt15.4 mi W
- Slater15.9 mi SW
- Armstrong16.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Keytesville
What county is Keytesville in?
Keytesville is in Chariton County, Missouri.
What is the population of Keytesville, MO?
440 people lived in Keytesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Keytesville, MO?
The ZIP code of Keytesville is 65261.
What is the elevation of Keytesville?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Keytesville?
Dalton (3.7 mi), Salisbury (7.2 mi), Brunswick (10.1 mi), Prairie Hill (12.4 mi), Gilliam (14.2 mi).
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