At a Glance
Median Income
$77,000
$46,655 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $180,977
Median Rent
$850/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.9% smoking rate
How Kappa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kappa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kappa a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kappa residents earn a median household income of $77,000 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,655. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kappa is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,977. Median rent is $850/month, with 20.0% 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 1986.
Education
32.9% of adults in Kappa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kappa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$46,655
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$850
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$180,977
Housing Units98
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation725 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Kappa was founded in 1833.
The median home in Kappa was built in 1986.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.