Kennett, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Kennett, MO
At a Glance
How Kennett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kennett a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kennett residents earn a median household income of $53,164 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,673. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kennett is $103,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,000. Median rent is $600/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Kennett reports 570 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,082/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Kennett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennett has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.