At a Glance
Median Income
$42,031
$27,828 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $139,761
Median Rent
$667/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.6% smoking rate
How Kennedy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennedy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennedy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kennedy residents earn a median household income of $42,031 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,828. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kennedy is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,761. Median rent is $667/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
7.8% of adults in Kennedy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennedy has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population504
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,031
Per Capita$27,828
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$667
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$139,761
Housing Units228
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation386 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kennedy was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.