At a Glance
Median Income
$71,563
$31,020 per capita
Violent Crime
629/100K
3,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingston residents earn a median household income of $71,563 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,020. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Kingston reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,381/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans62.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,563
Per Capita$31,020
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$169,943
Housing Units18
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property3,381/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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