Delaware · Metropolitan Area
Kenton is a small town in Delaware with a population of 362. Residents earn $52,589 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kenton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kenton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kenton is $52,589, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Kenton is $219,500, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Kenton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 13.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,589 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $13,706 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,091 |
| Unemployment | 25.9% |
| 619% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,852 |
| County GDP | $11,652M |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Healthcare | 567 |
| Retail | 651 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,678 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $219,500 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,293 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,678 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,078/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 567 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2274°N, 75.6647°W |
| County FIPS | 10001 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,011/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 567 |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Retail Stores | 651 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |