Living in Koshkonong, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Koshkonong · Census data 2020–2024
Koshkonong has 198 residents with a median age of 26.5. The median household income is $28,182 (60% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $62,900, the median rent is $743/month.
Koshkonong is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Koshkonong at a glance
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 26.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $28,182State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $62,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Koshkonong a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 15.7%; a poverty rate of 35%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Koshkonong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Koshkonong the median home value is $62,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
Koshkonong median household income
The median household income in Koshkonong is $28,182 and the income per person is $14,471. 35% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Koshkonong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.75
Koshkonong demographics
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 26.5
- Under 18
- 41.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Koshkonong ›
Education in Koshkonong
5.8% of adults 25 and older in Koshkonong have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Koshkonong
- Unemployment rate
- 15.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Koshkonong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koshkonong | 198 | $28,182 | $62,900 | $743 |
| Brandsville | 139 | $68,971 | — | — |
| Thayer | 2,333 | $37,417 | $67,500 | $627 |
| Mammoth Spring | 1,226 | $32,863 | $103,000 | $404 |
| Alton | 744 | $50,208 | $114,200 | $639 |
| West Plains | 12,441 | $44,002 | $169,900 | $810 |
| Salem | 1,620 | $40,833 | $105,900 | $676 |
| Hardy | 890 | $26,932 | $58,600 | $444 |
| Cherokee Village | 5,046 | $37,326 | $94,600 | $951 |
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What is the median household income in Koshkonong, MO?
The median household income in Koshkonong is $28,182, 60% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Koshkonong?
The median home value in Koshkonong is $62,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Koshkonong?
The median gross rent in Koshkonong is $743 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Koshkonong, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 15.7%; a poverty rate of 35%.
What is the median age in Koshkonong?
The median age in Koshkonong is 26.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Koshkonong?
The average commute to work in Koshkonong is 18 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Koshkonong?
The unemployment rate in Koshkonong is 15.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Koshkonong?
5.8% of adults in Koshkonong have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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