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Kenesaw, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Adams County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
850 Population 802/sq mi density
$89,063 Median Income $36,659 per capita
$171,100 Home Value $218,126 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 3,797 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenesaw, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,063
19% above
$36,659 per capita
Home Value
$171,100
39% below
Zillow: $218,126
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
23% below
3,797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Kenesaw Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kenesaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
61%
Rent
63%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
77%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenesaw a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenesaw residents earn a median household income of $89,063 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,659. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,051 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenesaw is $171,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,126. Median rent is $730/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Kenesaw reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,797/100K.

Education

30.4% of adults in Kenesaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenesaw has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population850
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,063
Per Capita$36,659
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$999

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,100
Rent$730
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$218,126
Housing Units349
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent291/100K
Property3,797/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,989/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,050 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kenesaw was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.