At a Glance
Median Income
$40,750
$26,951 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $197,051
Median Rent
$613/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.8% smoking rate
How Kewanna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kewanna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kewanna 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
Kewanna residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,951. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kewanna is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,051. Median rent is $613/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.2% of adults in Kewanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kewanna has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population546
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$26,951
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$613
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$197,051
Housing Units267
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation780 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kewanna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.