Kellogg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

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 $224,211 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
49°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, 19.8% 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

Kellogg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,500
50% below
$27,212 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $224,211
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.8%
450% above
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
50%
Home Value
30%
Rent
66%
Poverty
314%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
550%
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.