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Kappa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
211 Population 586/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $46,655 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $180,977 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 1,593 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kappa, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,000
2% above
$46,655 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Zillow: $180,977
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
1,593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
102%
Home Value
57%
Rent
73%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kappa 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

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 1.1% (69% 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.

Safety & Crime

Kappa reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,593/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$46,655
Unemployment1.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property1,593/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,803/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband88.0%
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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.