At a Glance
Median Income
$68,846
$30,760 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
Zillow: $298,657
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
12.2% smoking rate
How Pennock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pennock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pennock a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pennock residents earn a median household income of $68,846 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,760. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pennock is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,657. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
8.1% of adults in Pennock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pennock has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population510
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,846
Per Capita$30,760
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$3,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent$1,098
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$298,657
Housing Units205
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,123 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Pennock was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.