Kensett, IA
Living in Kensett
Bikeability
8
Walkability
29
Commute
73
Public Transit
8
Affordability
100
Public Safety
93
Airports
28
Hospitals
88
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
279
Population
+32 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate54%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
-$2k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office20%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$70k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$396
Median Monthly Rent
+$96 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K66%
$100K to $149K10%
$200K to $249K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas2%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kensett
United States45
Iowa35
Worth County10
Property Crime in Kensett
United States48
Iowa43
Worth County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensett
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado16
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kensett, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensett, IA
North Iowa Christian School
14 miles, S
Newman Catholic
15 miles, S
Oakland Baptist School
23 miles, N
Pacelli Catholic Schools
25 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kensett, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
14 miles, S
Waldorf University
23 miles, W
Wartburg College
57 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Rochester
59 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensett, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
14 miles, S
Mitchell County Regional Health
21 miles, E
Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin
22 miles, N
Floyd County Medical Center
34 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Kensett, IA
Rochester International Airport
52 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
104 miles, E