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Kingston, IA
Census-designated place in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Population
77
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
0
Kingston and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for Kingston.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,600
20,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$498M
FY 2026, $12,792 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kingston, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kingston, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Kingston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oquawka, ILVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| SperryCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.2 |
| MediapolisCity | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| OakvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Gladstone, ILVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Keithsburg, ILCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Gulfport, ILVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| West BurlingtonCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| BurlingtonCity | 13 mi | 14.4 |
| Biggsville, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Morning SunCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| New Boston, ILCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MiddletownCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Seaton, ILVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kingston, IA in?
- Kingston is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Kingston, IA?
- About 77 people live in Kingston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kingston?
- Nearby places include Oquawka, IL (5.6 mi), Sperry (5.9 mi), Mediapolis (6.6 mi), Oakville (8.2 mi), Gladstone, IL (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023