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Kentwood, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County
Kentwood, LA
At a Glance
How Kentwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kentwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kentwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kentwood residents earn a median household income of $32,074 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,315. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kentwood is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,954. Median rent is $875/month, with 48.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Kentwood reports 784 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,059/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Kentwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kentwood has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.