Kensett, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
241
Population
239/sq mi density
$40,278
Median Income
$29,627 per capita
$64,000
Home Value
$204,261 Zillow
$629
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,278 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $629/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kensett has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 40.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Worth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Kensett has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.0").