Kimmswick at a glance
- Population: the Census estimates 135 residents, ranking 745th of 937 places in Missouri (Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 136 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 0.7% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Missouri places: 745th-largest of 937 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 20% of the places in Missouri (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 38.3658, -90.3643 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Arnold, MO (4 mi); Valmeyer, IL (5 mi); Pevely, MO (6 mi); Herculaneum, MO (8 mi); Crystal City, MO (10 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Smaller places nearby: Peaceful Village, MO (12 mi); Fults, IL (16 mi); Country Life Acres, MO (18 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Kimmswick
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
The number to compare is the APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in origination fees and other charges; our personal loan calculator will show what a given amount and term would cost.
The term is the lever: extend it and the payment falls while total interest climbs; shorten it and the reverse happens.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Kimmswick
The table carries the Missouri rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Kimmswick.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional loan fee cap (30+ day loans) | Up to 10% of principal, capped at $100 (RSMo § 408.140) Source says: "a fee, not to exceed ten percent of the principal amount loaned not to exceed one hundred dollars may be charged by the lender" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10% per annum, or the higher published 'market rate' (RSMo § 408.030) Source says: "a rate of interest not exceeding ten percent per annum on money due or to become due upon any contract" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed — unsecured loans of $500 or less require a license from the Director of the Division of Finance (RSMo § 408.500) Source says: "in the business of making unsecured loans of five hundred dollars or less shall obtain a license from the director of the division of finance" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer credit lenders licensed and regulated by the Division of Finance's consumer credit section (Chapters 367 and 408, RSMo) Source says: "The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Missouri Division of Finance (Department of Commerce and Insurance) Source says: "We regulate state-chartered banks, trust companies, consumer credit facilities, mortgage brokers, and savings and loan institutions" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Kimmswick
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Kimmswick:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Missouri using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.