What are the schools like in Kenney, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Kenney?

The median household income in Kenney, IL is $74,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.2%.

What is the weather like in Kenney, IL?

Kenney has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Kenney, IL affordable or expensive?

Kenney's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kenney is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,000 and the median rent is $833 per month.

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

Kenney has a violent crime rate of 153.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 940.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kenney, IL a Good Place to Live?

Kenney is a small town of 369 in Illinois, with a median household income of $74,125 and a 14.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Kenney 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 Kenney is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kenney 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: 90.5

Kenney's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kenney costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kenney, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$833	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kenney's violent crime rate is 153.5 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

153.5 /100k

Property Crime

940.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kenney, 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	7.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kenney sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation and 18.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kenney, IL
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.8"
Annual Snowfall	18.7"

Demographics

Metric	Kenney, IL	National Avg
Population	369	—
Median Age	59.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.4%	22.2%
65 and over	28.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chestnut, IL 6 mi Beason, IL 6 mi Clinton, IL 7 mi Maroa, IL 8 mi Latham, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Kenney

Kenney, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61749

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenney, IL affordable or expensive?

Kenney's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kenney roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,000 and median rent is $833/month.

What is the crime rate in Kenney, IL?

Kenney's violent crime rate is 153.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 940.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kenney?

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

Is Kenney, IL a good place to live?

Kenney, IL has a population of 369, a median household income of $74,125, and an unemployment rate of 14.2%. 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 Kenney?

Kenney averages 34.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches with about 18.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kenney?

Kenney, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61749.

What is the population of Kenney?

The population of Kenney, Illinois is 369 with a median age of 59.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kenney?

Key numbers for living in Kenney: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $77,000, median household income $74,125, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.