At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$31,756 per capita
Home Value
$155,600
Zillow: $206,194
Median Rent
$803/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.4% smoking rate
How Kerkhoven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kerkhoven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kerkhoven 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
Kerkhoven residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,756. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kerkhoven is $155,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,194. Median rent is $803/month, with 51.0% 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 1974.
Education
13.5% of adults in Kerkhoven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kerkhoven has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population826
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density983/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$31,756
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$3,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,600
Rent$803
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$206,194
Housing Units347
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,116 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kerkhoven was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.