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Kenton, OH


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Kenton, Ohio

Kenton, Ohio, in Hardin county, is 51 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 57 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. There are 8,336 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Kenton

In Kenton, about 50% of adults are married. In Kenton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenton had a median family income of $37,170.

Political Inclinations

Kenton folks tended to give their money ($1,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Kenton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kenton that were owner-occupied was 64%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Kenton has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Kenton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kenton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Kenton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kenton, OH

Comparing Kenton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built23

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