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Kempton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Livingston County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
221 Population 1,300/sq mi density
$71,786 Median Income $41,672 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $158,814 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 700 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,786 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kempton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,786
4% below
$41,672 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
80% below
Zillow: $158,814
Median Rent
$938/mo
19% below
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
20%
Rent
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
308%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kempton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 11.1% (208% 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 $158,814. 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.

Safety & Crime

Kempton reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 700/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population221
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,786
Per Capita$41,672
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$938
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$158,814
Housing Units115
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property700/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,425/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband96.0%
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.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.