At a Glance
Median Income
$71,786
$41,672 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $177,428
Median Rent
$938/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.0% smoking rate
How Kempton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kempton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kempton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kempton residents earn a median household income of $71,786 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,672. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kempton is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,428. Median rent is $938/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.6% of adults in Kempton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kempton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population221
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,786
Per Capita$41,672
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$938
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$177,428
Housing Units115
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation731 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute38 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Kempton was founded in 1869.
The median home in Kempton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.