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Kellogg is a small town of 2,294 in Idaho, with a median household income of $38,316
and a 14.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kellogg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kellogg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kellogg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.2
Kellogg's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kellogg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kellogg, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$913
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,316
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kellogg's violent crime rate is 280.6 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
280.6 /100k
Property Crime
521.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kellogg is served primarily by KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kellogg, ID
National Avg
School District
KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kellogg sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Kellogg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kellogg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $147,400 and median rent is $913/month.
Kellogg's violent crime rate is 280.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 521.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kellogg are operated by KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kellogg, ID has a population of 2,294, a median household income of $38,316, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kellogg averages 37.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kellogg, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83837.
The population of Kellogg, Idaho is 2,294 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kellogg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $147,400, median household income $38,316, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kellogg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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