At a Glance
Median Income
$91,875
$38,512 per capita
Home Value
$95,700
Zillow: $124,069
Median Rent
$663/mo
10.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Kangley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kangley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kangley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kangley residents earn a median household income of $91,875 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,512. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,450 business establishments, including 328 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kangley is $95,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,069. Median rent is $663/month, with 10.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
15.4% of adults in Kangley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kangley has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$91,875
Per Capita$38,512
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,700
Rent$663
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$124,069
Housing Units113
Rent Burden10.5%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation634 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kangley was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.