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Kempton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Tipton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
224 Population 1,400/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $24,750 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $219,167 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 1,891 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kempton, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$24,750 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $219,167
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
58% below
1,891/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
62%
Home Value
28%
Rent
67%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kempton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,750. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% 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 $219,167. 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.

Safety & Crime

Kempton reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,891/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$24,750
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$775
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$219,167
Housing Units172
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent161/100K
Property1,891/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband99.0%
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.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.