Kenesaw, NE

Nebraska

Kenesaw is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 850. Residents earn $89,063 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
850 Population 802/sq mi density
$89,063 Median Income $36,659 per capita
$171,100 Home Value $218,126 Zillow
$730 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,063 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,100 home value, $730/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,063
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $171,100
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.1%
97% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

How Kenesaw Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population850
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,063
Per Capita$36,659
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$2,661M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,100
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$218,126

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation2,050 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+93.7%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Kenesaw a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kenesaw receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kenesaw stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kenesaw is $89,063, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kenesaw is $171,100, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Kenesaw experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches, including 24.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Kenesaw has a population of 850 with a density of 802 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

850
Total Population
802
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kenesaw vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kenesaw vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kenesaw is $89,063, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Kenesaw vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,063
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,659
Avg Weekly Wage$999
IRS Avg AGI$77,373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.1%
97% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,051
County GDP$2,661M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare119
Retail148
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,490
57% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Kenesaw is $171,100, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $218,126.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,100
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$218,126

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$148
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,490
57% above US avg
Effective Rate3.21%
In Kenesaw, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.3% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kenesaw vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress13.8%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death7,989/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities119

Crime Rates: Kenesaw vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Kenesaw has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.7 inches
32% below US avg
Snowfall24.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,050 ft (625 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates40.6189°N, 98.6576°W
County FIPS31001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+93.7%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density802/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants95
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Work from Home5.5%

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