At a Glance
Median Income
$36,500
$21,588 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $198,801
Violent Crime
0/100K
195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Kemp Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kemp's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kemp a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kemp residents earn a median household income of $36,500 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,588. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,222 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kemp is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,801. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Kemp reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 195/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Kemp hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kemp has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,500
Per Capita$21,588
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$198,801
Housing Units118
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property195/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation636 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kemp was built in 1985.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.