At a Glance
Median Income
$75,313
$44,139 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $141,839
Median Rent
$817/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.8% smoking rate
How Kenney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenney residents earn a median household income of $75,313 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,139. The unemployment rate stands at 15.5% (331% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenney is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,839. Median rent is $817/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
9.9% of adults in Kenney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenney has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$44,139
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$817
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$141,839
Housing Units237
Rent Burden46.7%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation652 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband63.4%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenney was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.