At a Glance
Median Income
$43,333
$19,894 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
Zillow: $228,138
Median Rent
$964/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
20.2% smoking rate
How Kaleva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kaleva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kaleva a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kaleva residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,894. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kaleva is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,138. Median rent is $964/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
16.2% of adults in Kaleva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kaleva has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population520
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density468/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$19,894
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$964
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$228,138
Housing Units268
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation748 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kaleva was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.