At a Glance
Median Income
$57,302
$26,783 per capita
Home Value
$180,900
Zillow: $309,289
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
18.4% smoking rate
How Kathleen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kathleen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kathleen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kathleen residents earn a median household income of $57,302 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,783. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kathleen is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,289. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
8.6% of adults in Kathleen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kathleen has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,527
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,302
Per Capita$26,783
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,900
Rent$1,196
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$309,289
Housing Units2,393
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation117 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Kathleen was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.