At a Glance
Median Income
$119,375
$46,619 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $331,064
Median Rent
$971/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
1,787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Kelley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kelley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kelley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kelley residents earn a median household income of $119,375 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,619. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kelley is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,064. Median rent is $971/month, with 9.0% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Kelley reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,787/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Kelley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kelley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population386
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,375
Per Capita$46,619
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$971
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$331,064
Housing Units184
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property1,787/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Kelley was founded in 1875.
The median home in Kelley was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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