Living in Kellerton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kellerton · Census data 2020–2024
Kellerton has 286 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $46,875 (38% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $59,200, the median rent is $598/month.
Kellerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kellerton at a glance
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 34.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $46,875State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $59,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $598/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Kellerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kellerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kellerton the median home value is $59,200, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $598 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,163 a month in housing costs.
Kellerton median household income
The median household income in Kellerton is $46,875 and the income per person is $24,782. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Kellerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.06
Kellerton demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 139
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kellerton ›
Education in Kellerton
1.2% of adults 25 and older in Kellerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kellerton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Kellerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellerton | 286 | $46,875 | $59,200 | $598 |
| Grand River | 166 | $40,156 | $40,000 | — |
| Lamoni | 2,207 | $54,554 | $113,400 | $644 |
| Sun Valley Lake | 163 | $135,521 | $637,000 | — |
| Mount Ayr | 1,816 | $74,167 | $152,000 | $707 |
| Decatur | 190 | $45,781 | $101,000 | — |
| Tingley | 128 | $62,083 | $75,000 | $788 |
| Davis City | 160 | $36,833 | $54,300 | — |
| Leon | 1,899 | $54,231 | $99,800 | $577 |
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What is the median household income in Kellerton, IA?
The median household income in Kellerton is $46,875, 38% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kellerton?
The median home value in Kellerton is $59,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Kellerton?
The median gross rent in Kellerton is $598 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Kellerton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Kellerton?
The median age in Kellerton is 34.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Kellerton?
The average commute to work in Kellerton is 34 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kellerton?
The unemployment rate in Kellerton is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kellerton?
1.2% of adults in Kellerton 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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