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Kennett.
About
Life in Kennett
Kennett is a community of 10,236 people in Missouri. The median household income is $52,500, median rent runs about $600 per month, and median home values are around $112,000. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Kennett at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Foreign-Born
1.0%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kennett: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kennett, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (73.7%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Kennett
In Kennett, rent runs 37% below the MO average, and home values are 51% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$863
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $115,739 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above MO average
Unemployment in Kennett
Unemployment in Dunklin County, which includes Kennett, is 1.5 percentage points higher than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Kennett: Dunklin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dunklin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Kennett Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20 min avg
How Kennett residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kennett, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 73 mi
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI)
Regional airport · few flights10k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 18% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kennett runs 18% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
388.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,846.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kennett Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dunklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dunklin County, which includes Kennett, the most common type is heat, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Heat | $421,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Heat | $5,500 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Heat | $287,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Heat | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 10 | Hail | $301,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $83,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Heat | $3.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dunklin County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dyer County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 38 miles from Kennett) is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
83
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Dyer County, TN (38 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kennett has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.5"
Hot Days/Year
65
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
84
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 30°F | 4.00" |
| Feb | 51°F | 33°F | 4.87" |
| Mar | 60°F | 40°F | 5.25" |
| Apr | 71°F | 50°F | 6.12" |
| May | 79°F | 60°F | 5.91" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.38" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 3.78" |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 3.14" |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.59" |
| Oct | 72°F | 51°F | 4.60" |
| Nov | 59°F | 40°F | 4.39" |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 5.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kennett
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kennett's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Piggott Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Piggott
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kennett
Kennett's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kennett
Kennett has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
24 mi awayOzark National Scenic Riverways
National Scenic Riverways
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kennett
Dunklin County Library
209 N Main St, Kennett
Cities Near Kennett
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Kennett FAQ
Is Kennett, Missouri affordable?⌄
Kennett's median rent is $651/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,500/year. Median home value is $112,000.
Is Kennett, Missouri safe?⌄
Kennett's violent crime rate was 388 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2846 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kennett, Missouri?⌄
Dunklin County, which includes Kennett, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kennett, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Kennett is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $651/month and median household income is $52,500/year. The median home value is $112,000. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kennett, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Kennett is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from