Kentland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Newton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,759 Population 1,303/sq mi density
$56,442 Median Income $26,544 per capita
$103,200 Home Value $176,663 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$56,442 median income, 21.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $832/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kentland, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,442
25% below
$26,544 per capita
Home Value
$103,200
63% below
Zillow: $176,663
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.5%
497% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Kentland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kentland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
37%
Rent
72%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
597%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kentland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kentland residents earn a median household income of $56,442 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,544. The unemployment rate stands at 21.5% (497% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kentland is $103,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,663. Median rent is $832/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

16.2% of adults in Kentland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kentland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,759
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,303/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,442
Per Capita$26,544
Unemployment21.5%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$504M
Avg Weekly Wage$936

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,200
Rent$832
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$176,663
Housing Units878
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation676 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Kentland was founded in 1860.
The median home in Kentland was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.