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Kennett, MO


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Kennett, Missouri

Kennett, Missouri, in Dunklin county, is 45 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 75 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 11,260 people lived in Kennett.

The People and Families of Kennett

In Kennett, about 54% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Kennett without hitting a preschooler.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kennett had a median family income of $34,167.

Political Inclinations

Kennett residents donated more money ($3,260) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Kennett Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Kennett are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Kennett, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKennett Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kennett Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Kennett Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kennett Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Kennett Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Kennett Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kennett, MO

Comparing Kennett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime22

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