At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$24,750 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $228,467
Median Rent
$775/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.7% 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
3.4 / 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 $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,750. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kempton is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,467. Median rent is $775/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.4% of adults in Kempton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kempton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$24,750
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$775
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$228,467
Housing Units172
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation928 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kempton was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.371 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.