At a Glance
Median Income
$37,500
$27,212 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $224,211
Median Rent
$766/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.8%
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.0% smoking rate
How Kellogg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kellogg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kellogg 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
Kellogg residents earn a median household income of $37,500 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,212. The unemployment rate stands at 19.8% (450% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kellogg is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,211. Median rent is $766/month, with 37.0% 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 1938.
Education
11.4% of adults in Kellogg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kellogg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population611
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density1,651/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$37,500
Per Capita$27,212
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$766
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$224,211
Housing Units281
Rent Burden37.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation899 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kellogg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.