At a Glance
Median Income
$55,938
$28,170 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $345,900
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.7% smoking rate
How Kinsman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kinsman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kinsman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kinsman residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,170. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kinsman is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,900. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.5% of adults in Kinsman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kinsman has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$28,170
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$345,900
Housing Units35
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation659 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kinsman was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.