Kenesaw is a small town of 826 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $77,321
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kenesaw stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kenesaw is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kenesaw 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: 89.9
Kenesaw's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kenesaw costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kenesaw, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$745
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,321
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Kenesaw's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
261.5 /100k
Property Crime
1664.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kenesaw is served primarily by KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kenesaw, NE
National Avg
School District
KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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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
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kenesaw sees average highs of 36.4°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 27.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Kenesaw's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kenesaw roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,900 and median rent is $745/month.
Kenesaw's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1664.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kenesaw are operated by KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kenesaw, NE has a population of 826, a median household income of $77,321, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Kenesaw averages 36.4°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.0 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kenesaw, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68956.
The population of Kenesaw, Nebraska is 826 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kenesaw: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $151,900, median household income $77,321, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenesaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
