Kenton, TN
Living in Kenton
Bikeability
1
Walkability
4
Commute
37
Public Transit
2
Affordability
100
Public Safety
67
Airports
27
Hospitals
33
Colleges
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-65 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black20%
Caucasian78%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate54%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$4.4k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
30 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$83k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$351
Median Monthly Rent
+$117 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas1%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kenton
United States45
Tennessee62
Jackson Metro Area69
Gibson County61
Property Crime in Kenton
United States48
Tennessee59
Jackson Metro Area62
Gibson County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kenton
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding60
Tornado35
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kenton, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kenton, TN
Central Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Liberty Christian Academy
18 miles, E
Northside Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
Christ Classical Academy
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Kenton, TN
The University of Tennessee-Martin
13 miles, NE
Bethel University
28 miles, E
Union University
37 miles, S
Lane College
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kenton, TN
Volunteer Community Hospital
12 miles, NE
Unity Psychiatric Care-Martin
12 miles, NE
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City
15 miles, N
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Kenton, TN
Barkley Regional Airport
61 miles, N
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
77 miles, NW
Memphis International Airport
97 miles, SW
Nashville International Airport
130 miles, E