At a Glance
Median Income
$64,500
$32,668 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
Zillow: $270,011
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.4% smoking rate
How Kurten Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kurten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kurten a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kurten residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,668. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,241 business establishments, including 613 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kurten is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,011. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
16.2% of adults in Kurten hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kurten has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$32,668
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$15,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$1,300
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$270,011
Housing Units237
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation337 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kurten was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 613 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.