Wisconsin
Kingston is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 283. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kingston receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Kingston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kingston is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Kingston is $133,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 45.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,132 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,461 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 396 |
| County GDP | $588M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,156 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 33.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $133,600 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,533 |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Homeownership | 89.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,156 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,606/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.4 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6933°N, 89.1315°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55077 |
Winner: Republican by 29.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.7% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.6% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 33.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |