What are the schools like in Kent, IA?

School district data for Kent is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kent?

The median household income in Kent, IA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Kent, IA?

Kent has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.8 inches.

Kent, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kent, IA affordable or expensive?

Kent has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kent, IA?

Kent has a violent crime rate of 212.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 874.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kent, IA a Good Place to Live?

Kent is a small town of 0 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Kent's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kent is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kent city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Kent metro area.

Metric	Kent, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kent's violent crime rate is 212.4 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.4 /100k

Property Crime

874.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Kent, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kent sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation and 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kent, IA
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	37.9"
Annual Snowfall	27.8"

Demographics

Metric	Kent, IA	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cromwell, IA 6 mi Lenox, IA 7 mi Creston, IA 9 mi Prescott, IA 9 mi Clearfield, IA 11 mi

Kent vs Other Cities

Kent, IA vs Cromwell, IA Kent, IA vs Lenox, IA Kent, IA vs Creston, IA Kent, IA vs Prescott, IA Kent, IA vs Clearfield, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent, IA affordable or expensive?

Kent has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Kent, IA?

Kent's violent crime rate is 212.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 874.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kent?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kent, IA a good place to live?

Kent, IA has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kent?

Kent averages 30.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches with about 27.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kent?

The population of Kent, Iowa is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kent?

Key numbers for living in Kent: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kent side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.