At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$26,708 per capita
Home Value
$59,600
Zillow: $165,663
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
6,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Kell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kell residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,708. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 796 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kell is $59,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,663. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Kell reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,224/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Kell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kell has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$26,708
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,600
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$165,663
Housing Units76
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,261/100K
Property6,224/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation627 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Kell was founded in 1836.
The median home in Kell was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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