King City
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
King City is a small Missouri town with a welcoming atmosphere and rural charm. Known for its friendly locals and low-key pace, it offers a glimpse into Midwestern life away from big city bustle. Historic sites, local diners, and community events make up much of the town's character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
5,184
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.05°, -94.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,480
Local Cost
$905
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-29.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
954 mm
Internet Speed
765 Mbps
Upload
607 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STJ
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.