Kent, MN

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
61 Population 254/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,546 per capita
$106,900 Home Value
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,900
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population61
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,546
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$386M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units13

Health

Obesity36.0%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking14.7%
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation925 ft (282 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries1

Is Kent a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Kent has a population of 61 with a density of 254 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

61
Total Population
254
People / sq mi
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Kent vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kent vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kent is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Kent vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,546
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$71,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)208
County GDP$386M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare20
Retail20
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,733
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Kent is $106,900, 62% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,900
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units13
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,733
7% above US avg
Effective Rate3.49%
In Kent, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 26.4% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep31.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Checkup Rate71.9%
Dental Visits62.1%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access56.8%
Healthcare Facilities20
Kent has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area enjoys 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates46.4381°N, 96.6826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27167
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.5%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+96.3%
Graduate Degree+12.5%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density254/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants7
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

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