Living in Kempton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kempton · Census data 2020–2024
Kempton has 225 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $52,500 (27% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $118,800, the median rent is $808/month.
Kempton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kempton at a glance
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 53.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $118,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Kempton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kempton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kempton the median home value is $118,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,078 a month in housing costs.
Kempton median household income
The median household income in Kempton is $52,500 and the income per person is $32,226. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Kempton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 27.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.16
Kempton demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kempton ›
Education in Kempton
10.2% of adults 25 and older in Kempton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kempton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Kempton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton | 225 | $52,500 | $118,800 | $808 |
| Goldsmith | 279 | $160,439 | $291,200 | — |
| Hillisburg | 194 | $67,734 | $164,800 | — |
| Michigantown | 514 | $74,375 | $147,200 | $844 |
| Russiaville | 1,445 | $84,457 | $182,300 | $931 |
| Sheridan | 3,205 | $66,534 | $195,600 | $726 |
| Kirklin | 920 | $56,458 | $102,500 | $955 |
| Tipton | 5,280 | $59,828 | $161,700 | $848 |
| Sharpsville | 662 | $92,500 | $116,700 | $1,116 |
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What is the median household income in Kempton, IN?
The median household income in Kempton is $52,500, 27% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kempton?
The median home value in Kempton is $118,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Kempton?
The median gross rent in Kempton is $808 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Kempton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Kempton?
The median age in Kempton is 53.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Kempton?
The average commute to work in Kempton is 32 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kempton?
The unemployment rate in Kempton is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kempton?
10.2% of adults in Kempton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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