Tarkio
City in Atchison County, Missouri
Tarkio is a city in Atchison County, Missouri, with 1,506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westboro, 7.2 miles NE.
- 1,506residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 1,086 / sq mipopulation density
- 64491ZIP code
About Tarkio
Tarkio is a city in Tarkio Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,506 at the 2020 census. It was platted in 1880 and incorporated in 1881. The name "Tarkio" is derived from the Meskwaki language meaning "place where walnuts grow".
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Living in Tarkio
- Median household income
- $56,927
- Median home value
- $87,800
- Median rent
- $660/mo
- Median age
- 51
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Tarkio had 1,506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,086 per sq mi (419 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tarkio at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Atchison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,506 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4430° N, 95.3835° W |
| ZIP code | 64491 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2972340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tarkio
- Westboro7.2 mi NE
- Fairfax7.2 mi S
- Rock Port8.2 mi W
- Phelps City11.5 mi W
- Northboro, IA12.3 mi N
- Blanchard, IA12.8 mi NE
- Blanchard12.8 mi NE
- Watson12.9 mi W
- Corning13.9 mi S
- Brownville, NE14.9 mi W
- Elmo15.0 mi E
- Coin, IA16.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Tarkio
What county is Tarkio in?
Tarkio is in Atchison County, Missouri.
What is the population of Tarkio, MO?
1,506 people lived in Tarkio at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tarkio, MO?
The ZIP code of Tarkio is 64491.
What is the elevation of Tarkio?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tarkio?
Westboro (7.2 mi), Fairfax (7.2 mi), Rock Port (8.2 mi), Phelps City (11.5 mi), Northboro (12.3 mi).
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