Kingston, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
70 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$183,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$612 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$596 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Des Moines County
6
Burlington Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Schools

Middle School
6 miles, NW 4.6 star
Mediapolis Elementary School
6 miles, NW 4.6 star
Mediapolis High School
6 miles, NW 4.6 star
Sunnyside Elementary School
11 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Southeastern Community College
13 miles, SW 1.4 star
Monmouth College
22 miles, SE 2.3 star
Iowa Wesleyan University
26 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Great River Medical Center
14 miles, SW 3.2 star
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
21 miles, SE 4.1 star
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
22 miles, NE 4.1 star
Henry County Health Center
27 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
43 miles, NE 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
71 miles, N 1.4 star