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Kenton, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County
Kenton, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Kenton a Good Place to Live?
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 4.5% (25% 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 $168,613. 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 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,208/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.