At a Glance
Median Income
$50,417
$34,564 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
Zillow: $146,132
Median Rent
$429/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.1% smoking rate
How Kamrar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kamrar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kamrar a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kamrar residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,564. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kamrar is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,132. Median rent is $429/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.3% of adults in Kamrar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kamrar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$34,564
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$429
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$146,132
Housing Units91
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,109 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kamrar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.