Opportunity Starts in Kirksville

Why Choose Kirksville?

Strategically positioned in Northeast Missouri, Kirksville offers an unbeatable combination of small-town operational advantages and robust regional economic power. As a premier Midwestern hub for manufacturing, agribusiness, and healthcare, the city boasts exceptionally low cost-of-doing-business metrics, abundant ready-to-develop industrial sites, and seamless multi-lane access via the expanded Highway 63 corridor.

What truly sets Kirksville apart is its rich talent pipeline; anchored by Truman State University and A.T. Still University, the region provides employers with a steady stream of highly educated, skilled, and motivated workers. Backed by proactive local leadership, aggressive local and state tax incentives, and a high quality of life that retains top-tier talent, choosing Kirksville means positioning your business in an environment where operational costs stay low and growth potential remains unlimited.

Centrally Located

Kirksville is centrally located between Kansas City, St. Louis, and Des Moines, IA.

Robust Infrastructure

Kirksville has expansive infrastructure for many needs, including highway, water, electricity, and fiber internet

Low Cost of Business

Kirksville's cost of doing business is lower than trying to do business in a major city

Affordable Cost of Living

Kirksville has a lower cost of living compared to nearby major cities

Workforce Training

Kirksville contains workforce training and education provided by two universities, a community college, and a technical center

Variety of Sites

Kirksville has a variety of sites including retail, office, and shovel-ready certified sites all ready for use

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Quick Demographics

Adair County has a population of more than 25,000 people with over 17,000 living inside Kirksville as of 2024.
As of 2025, the labor force in Adair County / Kirksville is over 11,000 with over 10,000 employed.
The county average wage is between $21 – $23 per hour for private industry.