Kent Estates, IA

Iowa

Kent Estates is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,863. Residents earn $122,014 per year, which is 62% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,863 Population 409/sq mi density
$122,014 Median Income $60,577 per capita
$351,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$122,014 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$351,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,014
62% higher than US avg
Home Value $351,100
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.3%
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Kent Estates Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,863
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,014
Per Capita$60,577
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$3,242M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$351,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation673 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+99.2%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Libraries3

Is Kent Estates a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kent Estates receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Kent Estates stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kent Estates is $122,014, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Kent Estates among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kent Estates is $351,100, 25% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Kent Estates is a highly educated community — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Kent Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 29.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Kent Estates has a population of 1,863 with a density of 409 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

1,863
Total Population
409
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kent Estates vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kent Estates vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kent Estates is $122,014, which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Kent Estates vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,014
62% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,577
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$71,292

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,233
County GDP$3,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants105
Healthcare99
Retail128
Manufacturing60

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,864
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.1 min
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Kent Estates is $351,100, 25% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$351,100
25% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$98
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.1%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,864
39% above US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Kent Estates, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.5% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kent Estates vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.4%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death7,717/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities99

Crime Rates: Kent Estates vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Kent Estates has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall29.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates41.4665°N, 91.0569°W
County FIPS19139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.6%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.3%
55% above US avg
High School+99.2%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density409/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants105
Retail Stores128

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.1 min
Work from Home7.2%

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