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Kenney, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
349 Population 1,246/sq mi density
$75,313 Median Income $44,139 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $137,655 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
309 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenney, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,313
0% below
$44,139 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $137,655
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
46.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
19% below
1,669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
27%
Rent
70%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenney a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.6% (83% 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 $137,655. 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.

Safety & Crime

Kenney reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,669/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population349
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,313
Per Capita$44,139
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$817
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$137,655
Housing Units237
Rent Burden46.7%

Crime

F
Violent309/100K
Property1,669/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.