At a Glance
Median Income
$48,063
$25,291 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $151,319
Median Rent
$829/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
23.1% smoking rate
How Kinder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kinder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kinder a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kinder residents earn a median household income of $48,063 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,291. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kinder is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,319. Median rent is $829/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
11.0% of adults in Kinder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kinder has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,361
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,063
Per Capita$25,291
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$1,080M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$829
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$151,319
Housing Units920
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation45 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kinder was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.