At a Glance
Violent Crime
92/100K
554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
52.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.0% smoking rate
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?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Kingston reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 554/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density5,505/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,130
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty52.6%
County GDP$4,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$340,591
Housing Units47
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property554/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,699/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation797 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Kingston was founded in 1835.
The median home in Kingston was built in 1990.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.