At a Glance
Median Income
$31,625
$31,857 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $127,044
Median Rent
$833/mo
47.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
15.9% smoking rate
How Kingstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingstown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingstown residents earn a median household income of $31,625 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,857. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingstown is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,044. Median rent is $833/month, with 47.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.6% of adults in Kingstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingstown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population499
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,625
Per Capita$31,857
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$833
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$127,044
Housing Units308
Rent Burden47.1%
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation920 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband62.3%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingstown was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.