At a Glance
Median Income
$52,589
$13,706 per capita
Home Value
$219,500
Zillow: $397,706
Violent Crime
261/100K
1,240/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
25.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Kenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenton residents earn a median household income of $52,589 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,706. The unemployment rate stands at 25.9% (619% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenton is $219,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,706. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Kenton reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,240/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Kenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population362
Median Age14.1 yrs
Density2,011/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,589
Per Capita$13,706
Unemployment25.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$219,500
Rent
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$397,706
Housing Units110
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property1,240/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenton was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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