Kennesaw State University, GA
At a Glance
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,567/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
23.8%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennesaw State University a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Kennesaw State University reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,567/100K.
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 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,455
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density6,295/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$3,935
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$402,095
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,567/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease2.4%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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
Broadband0.0%
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.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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