Very AffordableNear National AverageGibson Co Sp Dist
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Kenton is a small town of 1,413 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $39,306
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kenton 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
Kenton's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kenton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kenton, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$685
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,306
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Kenton's violent crime rate is 506.8 per 100,000 residents
— 33% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
506.8 /100k
Property Crime
1182.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kenton is served primarily by Gibson Co Sp Dist.
Metric
Kenton, TN
National Avg
School District
Gibson Co Sp Dist
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kenton sees average highs of 45.9°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 54.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Kenton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kenton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,100 and median rent is $685/month.
Kenton's violent crime rate is 506.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1182.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kenton are operated by Gibson Co Sp Dist.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
6.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kenton, TN has a population of 1,413, a median household income of $39,306, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Kenton averages 45.9°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.7 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kenton, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38233.
The population of Kenton, Tennessee is 1,413 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kenton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $85,100, median household income $39,306, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
