Kennedy, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kittson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
185 Population 411/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $37,781 per capita
$67,700 Home Value $161,332 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kennedy, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$37,781 per capita
Home Value
$67,700
76% below
Zillow: $161,332
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
344% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
24%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
444%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kennedy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,781. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kennedy is $67,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,332. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

29.9% of adults in Kennedy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kennedy has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$37,781
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$161,332
Housing Units84
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,582/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation828 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kennedy was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.