What are the schools like in Kangley, IL?

School district data for Kangley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kangley?

The median household income in Kangley, IL is $63,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Kangley, IL?

Kangley has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.4 inches.

Kangley, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kangley, IL affordable or expensive?

Kangley's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kangley is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,200 and the median rent is $725 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kangley, IL?

Kangley has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 653.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kangley, IL a Good Place to Live?

Kangley is a small town of 234 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,750 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Kangley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kangley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kangley 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: 90.6

Kangley's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kangley costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kangley, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kangley's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

653.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Kangley, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kangley sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 26.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kangley, IL
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	26.4"

Demographics

Metric	Kangley, IL	National Avg
Population	234	—
Median Age	58.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.1%	22.2%
65 and over	38.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Streator, IL 3 mi Leonore, IL 6 mi Grand Ridge, IL 6 mi Long Point, IL 10 mi Lostant, IL 10 mi

Kangley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kangley, IL affordable or expensive?

Kangley's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kangley roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,200 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Kangley, IL?

Kangley's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kangley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kangley, IL a good place to live?

Kangley, IL has a population of 234, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Kangley?

Kangley averages 31.9°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 26.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kangley?

The population of Kangley, Illinois is 234 with a median age of 58.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kangley?

Key numbers for living in Kangley: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $98,200, median household income $63,750, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kangley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.