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Kentland, IN


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Kentland, Indiana

Kentland, Indiana, in Newton county, is 38 miles NW of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 76 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. About 1,822 people people live in Kentland.

The People and Families of Kentland

In Kentland, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kentland had a median family income of $45,043.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Kentland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Kentland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Kentland, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Kentland, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Kentland enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Kentland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kentland Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kentland, IN

Comparing Kentland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men87
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population69
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built23
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