Kennesaw State University, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,455
Population
6,295/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennesaw State University, GA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
433% above
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
How Kennesaw State University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennesaw State University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
533%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennesaw State University a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Kennesaw State University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennesaw State University has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,455
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density6,295/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$3,935
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$402,095
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease2.4%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation1,055 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Kennesaw State University was founded in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.