Kingston, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Adams County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
197 Population 5,505/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 554 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, IL

At a Glance

Violent Crime
92/100K
76% below
554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
52.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Poverty
424%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
24%
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.