Kenwood is a small town of 1,279 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $56,818
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kenwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kenwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kenwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.3
Kenwood's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kenwood costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kenwood, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$641
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,818
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Kenwood's violent crime rate is 258.1 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
258.1 /100k
Property Crime
1509.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kenwood is served primarily by SALINA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kenwood, OK
National Avg
School District
SALINA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kenwood sees average highs of 48.1°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Kenwood's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kenwood roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,400 and median rent is $641/month.
Kenwood's violent crime rate is 258.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1509.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kenwood are operated by SALINA.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kenwood, OK has a population of 1,279, a median household income of $56,818, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kenwood averages 48.1°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kenwood, OK is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 74365, 74342, 74366.
The population of Kenwood, Oklahoma is 1,279 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kenwood: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $107,400, median household income $56,818, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.