Tennessee
Kenton is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,487. Residents earn $40,993 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kenton receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kenton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Kenton is $40,993, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Kenton is $96,400, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Kenton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,253 per 100,000, near the national average.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Kenton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches, including 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,993 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,991 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $922 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,211 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 751 |
| County GDP | $1,688M |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,654 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $96,400 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,354 |
| Median List Price | $69,450 |
| Median List Price | $69,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $61 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,654 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,716/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Total Violent | 80.5/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 80.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,252.6/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 241.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,011.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.8 inches |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2022°N, 89.0180°W |
| County FIPS | 47131 |
Winner: Republican by 64.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |