Kenneth, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
48
Population
45/sq mi density
$31,563
Median Income
$36,404 per capita
$43,000
Home Value
$191,120 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$31,563 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenneth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7543°N, 96.0725°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Kenneth has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").