South Dakota
Kenel is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 124. Residents earn $49,688 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kenel receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kenel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kenel is $49,688, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Kenel is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $444 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Kenel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches, including 39.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,688 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,636 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,766 |
| Unemployment | 18.2% |
| 406% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 75 |
| County GDP | $103M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $444 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.3% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 18.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,991/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.8 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,987 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8545°N, 100.4592°W |
| County FIPS | 46021 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 62.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |