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Kenneth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
48 Population 45/sq mi density
$31,563 Median Income $36,404 per capita
$43,000 Home Value $191,120 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,770 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$31,563 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenneth, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,563
58% below
$36,404 per capita
Home Value
$43,000
85% below
Zillow: $191,120
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
44.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Kenneth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kenneth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
42%
Home Value
15%
Poverty
358%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenneth a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenneth residents earn a median household income of $31,563 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,404. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenneth is $43,000 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,120. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Kenneth reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,770/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Kenneth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenneth has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population48
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$31,563
Per Capita$36,404
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty44.4%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$191,120
Housing Units27
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,575 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband19.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kenneth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.