Kinderhook is a small town of 266 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,583
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kinderhook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kinderhook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kinderhook 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: 88.1
Kinderhook's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kinderhook costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kinderhook, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$592
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kinderhook's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
282.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kinderhook is served primarily by Western CUSD 12.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kinderhook, IL
National Avg
School District
Western CUSD 12
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kinderhook sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Kinderhook's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kinderhook roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,100 and median rent is $592/month.
Kinderhook's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 282.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kinderhook are operated by Western CUSD 12.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kinderhook, IL has a population of 266, a median household income of $59,583, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
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.
Kinderhook averages 36.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kinderhook, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62345.
The population of Kinderhook, Illinois is 266 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kinderhook: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,100, median household income $59,583, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kinderhook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
