At a Glance
Median Income
$53,333
$22,983 per capita
Home Value
$98,100
Zillow: $103,693
Median Rent
$839/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
27.7% smoking rate
How Kincheloe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kincheloe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kincheloe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kincheloe residents earn a median household income of $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,983. The unemployment rate stands at 19.0% (428% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 842 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kincheloe is $98,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,693. Median rent is $839/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
23.3% of adults in Kincheloe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kincheloe has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,875
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,264/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$53,333
Per Capita$22,983
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$1,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,100
Rent$839
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$103,693
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking27.7%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation796 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kincheloe was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Chippewa County International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.