At a Glance
Median Income
$58,438
$26,116 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $155,186
Median Rent
$675/mo
11.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.7% smoking rate
How Kennan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennan 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
Kennan residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,116. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kennan is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,186. Median rent is $675/month, with 11.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
1.1% of adults in Kennan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennan has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$26,116
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$743M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$675
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$155,186
Housing Units78
Rent Burden11.3%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,514 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kennan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.