At a Glance
Median Income
$49,167
$29,599 per capita
Home Value
$52,600
Zillow: $104,765
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.8% smoking rate
How Kiester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kiester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kiester 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
Kiester residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,599. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kiester is $52,600 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,765. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
10.9% of adults in Kiester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kiester has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population544
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,265/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$29,599
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,600
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$104,765
Housing Units323
Rent Burden13.3%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,266 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kiester was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.