At a Glance
Median Income
$63,125
$20,551 per capita
Violent Crime
467/100K
12,270/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Kanauga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kanauga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kanauga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kanauga residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,551. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Kanauga reports 467 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 12,270/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Kanauga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kanauga has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population276
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$20,551
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,093M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$161,871
Housing Units81
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent467/100K
Property12,270/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation564 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kanauga was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.