Kenton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,607 Population 1,524/sq mi density
$47,667 Median Income $26,287 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $181,901 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
244 Violent Crime/100K 1,525 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$47,667 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,667
37% below
$26,287 per capita
Home Value
$98,100
65% below
Zillow: $181,901
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
36% below
1,525/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
35%
Rent
55%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kenton residents earn a median household income of $47,667 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,287. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kenton is $98,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,901. Median rent is $642/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Kenton reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,525/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Kenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kenton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,607
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,524/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,667
Per Capita$26,287
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,100
Rent$642
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$181,901
Housing Units3,652
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent244/100K
Property1,525/100K

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation966 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Kenton was founded in 1845.
The median home in Kenton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.