Very AffordableSafer than AverageSouth Central CUD 401
Median Income
$30,625
household / year
Median Home Value
$77,500
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$642
gross / month
Cost of Living
88
national avg = 100
Is Kinmundy, IL a Good Place to Live?
Kinmundy is a small town of 874 in Illinois, with a median household income of $30,625
and a 14.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kinmundy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kinmundy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kinmundy 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: 88.4
Kinmundy's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kinmundy costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kinmundy, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$642
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Kinmundy's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.2 /100k
Property Crime
1029.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kinmundy is served primarily by South Central CUD 401.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kinmundy, IL
National Avg
School District
South Central CUD 401
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kinmundy sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Kinmundy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kinmundy roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,500 and median rent is $642/month.
Kinmundy's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1029.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kinmundy are operated by South Central CUD 401.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kinmundy, IL has a population of 874, a median household income of $30,625, and an unemployment rate of 14.9%.
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.
Kinmundy averages 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches
with about 14.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kinmundy, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62854.
The population of Kinmundy, Illinois is 874 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kinmundy: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $77,500, median household income $30,625, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kinmundy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.