Living in Kimballton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kimballton · Census data 2020–2024
Kimballton has 319 residents with a median age of 26.5. The median household income is $55,417 (26% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $107,100, the median rent is $1,069/month.
Kimballton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kimballton at a glance
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 26.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $55,417State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $107,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,069/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Kimballton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 32.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kimballton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kimballton the median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $800 a month in housing costs.
Kimballton median household income
The median household income in Kimballton is $55,417 and the income per person is $18,561. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Kimballton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.16
Kimballton demographics
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 26.5
- Under 18
- 45.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kimballton ›
Education in Kimballton
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Kimballton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kimballton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Kimballton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimballton | 319 | $55,417 | $107,100 | $1,069 |
| Elk Horn | 728 | $64,250 | $133,200 | $668 |
| Brayton | 101 | $51,042 | $71,700 | $756 |
| Audubon | 2,130 | $39,816 | $97,700 | $664 |
| Exira | 705 | $47,344 | $84,700 | $636 |
| Walnut | 1,342 | $62,500 | $115,900 | $874 |
| Harlan | 4,891 | $57,488 | $152,500 | $783 |
| Irwin | 352 | $40,417 | $72,900 | $705 |
| Atlantic | 6,763 | $61,141 | $149,900 | $764 |
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What is the median household income in Kimballton, IA?
The median household income in Kimballton is $55,417, 26% 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 Kimballton?
The median home value in Kimballton is $107,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Kimballton?
The median gross rent in Kimballton is $1,069 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Kimballton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 32.6%.
What is the median age in Kimballton?
The median age in Kimballton is 26.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Kimballton?
The average commute to work in Kimballton is 27 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kimballton?
The unemployment rate in Kimballton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kimballton?
9.8% of adults in Kimballton 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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