Kent, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,353 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$235,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
1
Madison Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
1
Madison Urban Area
1
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 31
Feb 3 4 35
Mar 4 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Schools

Southwestern High School
4 miles, SE 2.8 star
Southwestern Middle School
4 miles, SE 2.8 star
Southwestern Elementary School
4 miles, SE 3.2 star
Hope Bapist Academy
5 miles, S 5 star

Colleges

Hanover College
4 miles, SE 2.8 star
Caris College
30 miles, SW
Indiana University-Southeast
31 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

King's Daughters' Health
10 miles, E 5 star
Scott Memorial Health
13 miles, W 3.2 star
St Vincent Jennings Hospital Inc
20 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Blue Grass Airport
70 miles, SE 1.9 star
Indianapolis International Airport
79 miles, N 3.2 star