At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$25,090 per capita
Home Value
$57,100
Zillow: $186,353
Median Rent
$752/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
16.7% smoking rate
How Kellerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kellerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kellerton 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
Kellerton residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,090. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kellerton is $57,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,353. Median rent is $752/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
4.2% of adults in Kellerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kellerton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population270
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$25,090
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,100
Rent$752
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$186,353
Housing Units153
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,205 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kellerton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.