At a Glance
Median Income
$59,792
$34,128 per capita
Home Value
$196,000
Zillow: $237,125
Violent Crime
80/100K
561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Kieler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kieler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kieler a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kieler residents earn a median household income of $59,792 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kieler is $196,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,125. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Kieler reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 561/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Kieler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kieler has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population334
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,792
Per Capita$34,128
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$237,125
Housing Units165
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property561/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation906 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Kieler was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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