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Kellogg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

2.3 /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 37.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
364 Violent Crime/100K 3,858 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
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: $211,926
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
4% below
3,858/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
283%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kellogg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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 10.2% (183% 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 $211,926. 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.

Safety & Crime

Kellogg reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,858/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population611
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density1,651/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$37,500
Per Capita$27,212
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$766
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$211,926
Housing Units281
Rent Burden37.0%

Crime

F
Violent364/100K
Property3,858/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.