Kellogg, IA

Iowa

Kellogg is a small town in Iowa with a population of 611. Residents earn $37,500 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
611 Population 1,651/sq mi density
$37,500 Median Income $27,212 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $211,926 Zillow
$766 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $766/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,500
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $766
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 38.9%
214% higher than US avg

How Kellogg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population611
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density1,651/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

F
Median Income$37,500
Per Capita$27,212
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$766
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$211,926

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation899 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+88.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Libraries3

Is Kellogg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kellogg receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Kellogg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kellogg is $37,500, 50% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 38.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kellogg is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Kellogg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Kellogg has a population of 611 with a density of 1,651 people per square mile. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

611
Total Population
1,651
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Kellogg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kellogg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kellogg is $37,500, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Kellogg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,500
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,212
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate38.9%
214% above US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Kellogg is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $766 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,926.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$211,926
Median List Price$314,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$314,950
$/Sq Ft$181
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$766
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate5.51%
In Kellogg, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kellogg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities62

Crime Rates: Kellogg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Kellogg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,651/sq mi
Coordinates41.7180°N, 92.9072°W
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+88.2%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,651/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Work from Home6.3%

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