At a Glance
Median Income
$41,544
$27,587 per capita
Home Value
$128,400
Zillow: $177,474
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
20.7% smoking rate
How Kendleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kendleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kendleton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kendleton residents earn a median household income of $41,544 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,587. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,154 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kendleton is $128,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,474. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
5.8% of adults in Kendleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kendleton has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,544
Per Capita$27,587
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$2,722M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,400
Rent$1,167
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$177,474
Housing Units181
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes20.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,245/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation95 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband61.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kendleton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.