Kincaid is a small town of 1,146 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,810
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kincaid stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kincaid is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kincaid 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: 89.4
Kincaid's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kincaid costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kincaid, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$700
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,810
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kincaid's violent crime rate is 74.3 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.3 /100k
Property Crime
563.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kincaid is served primarily by South Fork SD 14.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kincaid, IL
National Avg
School District
South Fork SD 14
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kincaid sees average highs of 35.6°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Kincaid's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kincaid roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,100 and median rent is $700/month.
Kincaid's violent crime rate is 74.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 563.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kincaid are operated by South Fork SD 14.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kincaid, IL has a population of 1,146, a median household income of $63,810, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Kincaid averages 35.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kincaid, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62540.
The population of Kincaid, Illinois is 1,146 with a median age of 54.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kincaid: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $83,100, median household income $63,810, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kincaid side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.