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Kennedy, NY

New York

Kennedy is a small town in New York with a population of 234. Residents earn $46,771 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
234 Population 115/sq mi density
$46,771 Median Income $30,889 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $149,595 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,771 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,771
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,600
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population234
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,771
Per Capita$30,889
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,275M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$149,595
Housing Units186
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking16.2%
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,281 ft (390 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.6%
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Is Kennedy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kennedy receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Kennedy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kennedy is $46,771, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kennedy is $75,600, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Kennedy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 98.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Kennedy has a population of 234 with a density of 115 people per square mile. The median age is 58.5 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

234
Total Population
115
People / sq mi
58.5yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Kennedy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kennedy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kennedy is $46,771, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Kennedy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,771
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,889
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$58,667

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,224
County GDP$6,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants330
Healthcare255
Retail443
Manufacturing176

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate9.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone95.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kennedy is $75,600, 73% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $149,595.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,600
73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$149,595

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.8%
Housing Units186
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Effective Rate9.54%
In Kennedy, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 21.6% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.2%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.6%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.4%
Dental Visits60.9%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities255
Kennedy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall98.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,281 ft (390 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates42.1589°N, 79.0983°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22-point margin. 87.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 39%

Winner: Republican by 22 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+97.0%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
School Test Score5.39
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density115/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.6%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities255
Restaurants330
Retail Stores443

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone95.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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