At a Glance
Median Income
$73,103
$41,755 per capita
Home Value
$146,200
Zillow: $265,858
Median Rent
$761/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
14.6% smoking rate
How Kingsley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingsley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingsley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingsley residents earn a median household income of $73,103 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,755. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingsley is $146,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,858. Median rent is $761/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
28.1% of adults in Kingsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingsley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,427
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density886/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,103
Per Capita$41,755
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,200
Rent$761
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$265,858
Housing Units655
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation1,239 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Kingsley was founded in 1883.
The median home in Kingsley was built in 1971.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.