At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$30,581 per capita
Home Value
$174,200
Zillow: $310,898
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.1% smoking rate
How King Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows King's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is King a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
King residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,581. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in King is $174,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,898. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
12.2% of adults in King hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
King has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,474
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density670/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans28.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$30,581
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$919M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,200
Rent$1,082
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$310,898
Housing Units586
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,261/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation906 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute9 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in King was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.