Median Income $54,141

28% lower than US avg

Home Value $122,800

56% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.5%

81% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.5%

1% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population123

Median Age64.8 yrs

Density77/mi²

Male / Female59% / 42%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans13.0%

Economy

Median Income$54,141

Per Capita$33,000

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$695M

Commute43 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$122,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$261,613

Housing Units109

Health

Obesity32.5%

Uninsured9.5%

Smoking15.3%

Depression21.0%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain50.1 in/yr

Sunny Days299/yr

Elevation1,582 ft (482 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.5%

High School+90.2%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%

Commute43 min

Broadband67.0%

Libraries3

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kingston receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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 below-average incomes, long commute times. Kingston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kingston is $54,141, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kingston is $122,800, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Kingston enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Kingston has a population of 123 with a density of 77 people per square mile. The median age is 64.8 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

123

Total Population

People / sq mi

64.8yrs

Median Age

67% above US avg

1.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.5%

Female 41.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Kingston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kingston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kingston is $54,141, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Kingston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$54,141
	28% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,000
Avg Weekly Wage	$858
IRS Avg AGI	$56,290

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	284
County GDP	$695M

Business (County)

Restaurants	13
Healthcare	20
Retail	44
Manufacturing	22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,033
	42% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	1.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	42.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kingston is $122,800, 56% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $261,613.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$122,800
	56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$261,613

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$700
1 Bedroom	$751
2 Bedrooms	$944
3 Bedrooms	$1,239
4 Bedrooms	$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	109
Median Year Built	1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,033
	42% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.66%

In Kingston, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.5%
	1% above US avg
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	33.6%
Asthma	9.3%
COPD	8.0%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	12.9%
Physical Inactivity	26.8%
Depression	21.0%
Mental Distress	15.9%
Physical Distress	14.2%
Short Sleep	32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	9.5%
	10% above US avg
Checkup Rate	63.3%
Dental Visits	39.2%
Premature Death	10,725/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.3/10
Exercise Access	48.7%
Healthcare Facilities	20

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.1 inches. The area enjoys 299 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	50.1 inches
	32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,582 ft (482 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	77/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0567°N, 93.5147°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	05087

It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.6-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.5%

D 19.9%

Winner: Republican by 58.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.5%
	81% below US avg
High School+	90.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.91

D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	77/sq mi
Total Area	1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	67.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	20
Restaurants	13
Retail Stores	44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	42.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Kingston, AR

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Kingston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Kingston vs U.S. Average

Income: Kingston 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: Kingston 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

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