Minnesota
Kent is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 61. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kent receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Kent offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kent is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Kent is $106,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Kent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,250 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,546 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,164 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 208 |
| County GDP | $386M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,733 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $106,900 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Housing Units | 13 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,733 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Short Sleep | 31.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 6.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Dental Visits | 62.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,030/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4381°N, 96.6826°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27167 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.7% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 12.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 25.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |