Median Income $71,250

5% lower than US avg

Home Value $122,600

57% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 7.6%

77% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.9%

31% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.0%

44% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Kings Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population322

Median Age13.5 yrs

Density2,147/mi²

Male / Female23% / 77%

Largest GroupWhite 29%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income$71,250

Per Capita$15,155

Unemployment2.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$3,853M

Commute35 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$122,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units63

Health

Obesity41.9%

Uninsured9.5%

Smoking17.1%

Depression22.8%

Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.2 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation885 ft (270 m)

Education

Bachelor's+7.6%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+2.6%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%

Commute35 min

Broadband49.0%

Libraries9

Is Kings a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kings receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Kings offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kings is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kings is $122,600, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Kings experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Kings has a population of 322 with a density of 2,147 people per square mile. The median age is 13.5 years, 65% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (28.9%).

Population

322

Total Population

2,147

People / sq mi

13.5yrs

Median Age

65% below US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 23.3%

Female 76.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Kings vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	45.3%
	42% below US avg
Spanish	54.7%
	308% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Kings vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kings is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Kings vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$71,250
	5% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$15,155
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,119
IRS Avg AGI	$74,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.0%
	44% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,030
County GDP	$3,853M

Business (County)

Restaurants	113
Healthcare	87
Retail	121
Manufacturing	61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,958
	70% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.7 min
Drive Alone	77.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Kings is $122,600, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$122,600
	57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$143
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.1%
Price Drops	0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	89.8%
Housing Units	63
Median Year Built	1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,958
	70% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.86%

In Kings, 41.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 17.1% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kings vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.9%
	31% above US avg
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart Disease	7.1%
High Blood Pressure	34.2%
Asthma	9.8%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.1%
	22% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.6%
Physical Inactivity	24.5%
Depression	22.8%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	37.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	9.5%
	10% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.8%
Dental Visits	57.4%
Premature Death	7,241/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.5/10
Exercise Access	67.6%
Healthcare Facilities	87

Kings has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.2 inches
	2% below US avg
Snowfall	37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	885 ft (270 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	2,147/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0031°N, 89.1070°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17141

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.4-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%

D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 29.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	7.6%
	77% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	2.6%
School Test Score	5.34

D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	2,147/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	49.0%
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	87
Restaurants	113
Retail Stores	121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.7 min
Drive Alone	77.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Kings, IL

How Kings Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Kings a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Kings vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Kings vs U.S. Average

Income: Kings vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Kings vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities