At a Glance
Median Income
$63,077
$26,098 per capita
Home Value
$118,000
Zillow: $154,420
Median Rent
$915/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.8% smoking rate
How Kismet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kismet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kismet a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kismet residents earn a median household income of $63,077 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,098. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kismet is $118,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,420. Median rent is $915/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
25.2% of adults in Kismet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kismet has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population476
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,983/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born21.2%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,077
Per Capita$26,098
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,723M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,000
Rent$915
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$154,420
Housing Units214
Rent Burden16.8%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
Elevation2,779 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kismet was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
21.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.