At a Glance
Median Income
$31,563
$36,404 per capita
Home Value
$43,000
Zillow: $191,120
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
44.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
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)
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.