168 years in pictures
Census counts: 182 in 1890, a peak of 303 in 1960, 133 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1912 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1858Kimmswick is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

85% of households own their home in Kimmswick, where Missouri’s towns sit at 64% and U.S. towns at 73%. Kimmswick Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Kimmswick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Kimmswick beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 182 in 1890, a peak of 303 in 1960, 133 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1912 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Kimmswick. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw21 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
20 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
20 mi Theme parkMid America Adventure
20 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
26 mi LandmarkMonks MoundCahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kimmswick, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Kimmswick.
Most working residents leave Kimmswick for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Kimmswick has added 106 jobs, to 131 in 2023. The top destinations are St.
| Kimmswick | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Windsor C-1 school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 497 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Kimmswick has chilly winters and warm summers. Kimmswick’s July high is 89°F, against 88°F in Missouri’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 13 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Kimmswick.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
People 65 and older are 25% of residents (18% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (37% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Missouri.
Somewhere between 41% and 84% women
The Census survey reached too few of Kimmswick’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±21.6 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Kimmswick | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.3% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.8% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 48.3% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.7% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.4% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.4% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.6% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
2 crimes were reported in Kimmswick in 2024: 2 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Kimmswick is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Kimmswick beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 30% of Kimmswick adults feel lonely.
| Kimmswick | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Kimmswick | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 33.2% | 28.8% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 56.1% | 60.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2 within 15 miles of the center of Kimmswick
About 1 of every 100 Kimmswick residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Kimmswick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Kimmswick is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kimmswick had a population of 133.
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Kimmswick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.