Iowa
Kensett is a small town in Iowa with a population of 241. Residents earn $40,278 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kensett receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kensett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kensett is $40,278, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Kensett is $64,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Kensett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 40.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,278 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,627 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,143 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 233 |
| County GDP | $485M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.20% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,989 |
| Census Median Rent | $629 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,689 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.20% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,737/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,219 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3534°N, 93.2108°W |
| County FIPS | 19195 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.8% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.8% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |