At a Glance
Median Income
$40,993
$21,991 per capita
Home Value
$96,400
Zillow: $144,354
Median Rent
$676/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
2,343/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $40,993 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,991. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 751 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenton is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,354. Median rent is $676/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Kenton reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,343/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Kenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,487
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,993
Per Capita$21,991
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,400
Rent$676
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$144,354
Housing Units711
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent335/100K
Property2,343/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault251/100K
Burglary251/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation322 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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