At a Glance
Median Income
$40,278
$29,627 per capita
Home Value
$64,000
Zillow: $204,261
Median Rent
$629/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.6% smoking rate
How Kensett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kensett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kensett a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kensett residents earn a median household income of $40,278 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,627. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kensett is $64,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,261. Median rent is $629/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.8% of adults in Kensett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kensett has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,278
Per Capita$29,627
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$629
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$204,261
Housing Units168
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation1,219 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Kensett was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.