What are the schools like in Kennedy, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Kennedy?

The median household income in Kennedy, MN is $66,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Kennedy, MN?

Kennedy has an average high temperature of 13.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Kennedy, MN affordable or expensive?

Kennedy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kennedy is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $66,700 and the median rent is $688 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kennedy, MN?

Kennedy has a violent crime rate of 46.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 232.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kennedy, MN a Good Place to Live?

Kennedy is a small town of 177 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $66,750 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kennedy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kennedy 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: 88.5

Kennedy's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kennedy costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kennedy, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$66,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kennedy's violent crime rate is 46.5 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.5 /100k

Property Crime

232.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kennedy, MN	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	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kennedy sees average highs of 13.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation and 43.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kennedy, MN
Average High — January	13.1°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	22.3"
Annual Snowfall	43.6"

Demographics

Metric	Kennedy, MN	National Avg
Population	177	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Donaldson, MN 5 mi Hallock, MN 9 mi Lake Bronson, MN 13 mi Stephen, MN 13 mi Drayton, ND 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Kennedy

Kennedy, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56733

Kennedy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedy, MN affordable or expensive?

Kennedy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kennedy roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $66,700 and median rent is $688/month.

What is the crime rate in Kennedy, MN?

Kennedy's violent crime rate is 46.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 232.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kennedy?

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

Is Kennedy, MN a good place to live?

Kennedy, MN has a population of 177, a median household income of $66,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Kennedy?

Kennedy averages 13.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches with about 43.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kennedy?

Kennedy, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56733.

What is the population of Kennedy?

The population of Kennedy, Minnesota is 177 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kennedy?

Key numbers for living in Kennedy: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $66,700, median household income $66,750, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kennedy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.