The Town FilesKinmundy, Illinois
City in Marion County · population 733 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,400
- Household income
- $42,303
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 45.8
Kinmundy is a city of 733 people in Marion County, Illinois. The median home is worth $95,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 96% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 90% of Illinois towns.
How Kinmundy ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kinmundy is worth $95,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $42,303, which is more affordable than 45% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $696 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kinmundy | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $696 | $960 |
| Median household income | $42,303 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kinmundy
| People | Kinmundy | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in Kinmundy
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kinmundy since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 26, 2024 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 1, 2002.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 12,409 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,266 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Kinmundy itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Kinmundy
2 public schools with 434 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary-Kinmundy | PK-5 | 290 | 12.6 |
| South Central Middle School | 6-8 | 144 | 11.1 |
Towns near Kinmundy
- Farina, IL5.6 mi · 540 people · home $83,800
- Iuka, IL11.2 mi · 512 people · home $72,600
- Salem, IL11.5 mi · 7,282 people · home $106,100
- Patoka, IL13.1 mi · 525 people · home $89,200
- Odin, IL15.3 mi · 935 people · home $102,600
- Brownstown, IL16.3 mi · 690 people · home $72,900
- St. Elmo, IL17.2 mi · 1,254 people · home $82,600
- Sandoval, IL18.1 mi · 1,157 people · home $59,100
Kinmundy questions
Is Kinmundy, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kinmundy scores better for retirees than 65% of Illinois towns and quieter than 96%. 25.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Kinmundy?
The median owner-occupied home in Kinmundy is valued at $95,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,303, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $696 a month.
What is the weather like in Kinmundy?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 14.7 inches of snow.
Does Kinmundy get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kinmundy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 26, 2024. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)