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Kinderhook, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Adams County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
245 Population 302/sq mi density
$59,500 Median Income $26,173 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $78,902 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $663/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kinderhook, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,500
21% below
$26,173 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $78,902
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Kinderhook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kinderhook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
27%
Rent
57%
Poverty
159%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kinderhook 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

Kinderhook residents earn a median household income of $59,500 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,173. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,747 business establishments, including 161 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kinderhook is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $78,902. Median rent is $663/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Kinderhook reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 517/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Kinderhook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kinderhook has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population245
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$26,173
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$4,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$663
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$78,902
Housing Units119
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property517/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,699/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation519 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kinderhook was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.