Kennard, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Henry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
519 Population 1,236/sq mi density
$61,750 Median Income $22,851 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $164,639 Zillow
$1,052 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $1,052/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kennard, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,750
18% below
$22,851 per capita
Home Value
$105,100
63% below
Zillow: $164,639
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
10% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Kennard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kennard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
37%
Rent
90%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kennard a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kennard residents earn a median household income of $61,750 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,851. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 893 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kennard is $105,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,639. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

14.0% of adults in Kennard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kennard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population519
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$22,851
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,100
Rent$1,052
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$164,639
Housing Units187
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,038 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kennard was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.