Economy & Jobs — Kelso, Missouri

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$56,875
Estimated 2026~$62,500
Per Capita Income$32,867
Poverty Rate12.6%
Unemployment Rate0.6%
In Labor Force289

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare48.5%
Other Services8.1%
Finance Insurance6.4%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Physician Offices36
Full Service Restaurants27
Fast Food25
Insurance Agencies18
Gas Stations17
Commercial Banks16
Law Offices16
Home Health14
General Merchandise11
Nursing Care11
Grocery Stores10
Accounting Firms10
Funeral Homes9
Dental Offices9
Child Day Care9
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.