At a Glance
Median Income
$74,643
$32,991 per capita
Home Value
$184,500
Zillow: $298,753
Median Rent
$854/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.7% smoking rate
How Kenyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenyon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenyon residents earn a median household income of $74,643 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,991. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenyon is $184,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,753. Median rent is $854/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
15.4% of adults in Kenyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenyon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,811
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,643
Per Capita$32,991
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,500
Rent$854
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$298,753
Housing Units774
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,151 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenyon was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.