Kingston, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
1,156 Population
$81,806 Median Income
$212,300 Home Value
$844 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
39.0 yrs Median Age
12.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population1,156
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density5,505/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 87.7%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$81,806
Per Capita Income$35,205
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty Rate4.1%
County GDP$4,661M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$212,300
Zillow Value$322,582
Median Rent$844
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression23.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime517/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul27° / 76°
Rain36 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute35 min
Work From Home5.8%
Broadband47.0%

How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$81,806
Home Value$212,300
Median Rent$844
Poverty Rate4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+12.1%
Unemployment10.6%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature53.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,156
Population Density5,505 per sq mi
Median Age39.0 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87.7% Black 0.7% Hispanic 1.3% Other 10.3%
White87.7%
Black or African American0.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.3%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Veterans78.0%
Disability0.0%
Health Insurance86.4%

Income

9% above avg
Median Household Income$81,806
Per Capita Income$35,205
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,057
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate10.6%
Poverty Rate4.1%
Total Establishments (County)1,747
County GDP$4,661M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation161
Healthcare Facilities158
Retail Stores252
Manufacturing76
Total Establishments1,747

Industry Mix

Restaurants 161 Healthcare 158 Retail 252 Manufacturing 76

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,579
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,297

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.6 min
Work From Home5.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$212,300
Zillow Home Value Index$322,582

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied83.0%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$844

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,297
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.97%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.4%
Regular Checkup74.7%
Premature Death Rate8,699 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access77.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)158
Restaurants (County)161

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime517.2 /100K
Burglary0.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft517.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)12

Temperature

27°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation36.4 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density5,505 per sq mi
Latitude39.8194°
Longitude-91.0270°
County FIPS17001

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 25.6%

Republican +47.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.1%
High School+91.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density5,505 per sq mi
Land Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Broadband Access47.0%
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)12

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