At a Glance
Median Income
$49,668
$26,763 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $85,306
Median Rent
$775/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.2% smoking rate
How Kewanee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kewanee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kewanee 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
Kewanee residents earn a median household income of $49,668 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,763. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kewanee is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,306. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.6% 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 1947.
Education
15.1% of adults in Kewanee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kewanee has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,280
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,861/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,668
Per Capita$26,763
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$775
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$85,306
Housing Units5,798
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation821 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Kewanee was founded in 1854.
The median home in Kewanee was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.