Kent, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
61
Population
254/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$28,546 per capita
$106,900
Home Value
$195,796 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 | Wilkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Kent has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").