Kentland, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,759 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,442 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Newton County
2
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Newton County
2
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 24
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 41
Dec 3 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IN State Senate District 6, IN State House District 13, IN
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Schools

South Newton Senior High School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
South Newton Elementary School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
South Newton Middle School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Kankakee Community College
31 miles, N • 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley
35 miles, N • 1.4 star
Olivet Nazarene University
35 miles, N • 1.9 star
Purdue University-Main Campus
37 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Iroquois Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W • 2.3 star
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
20 miles, E • 3.2 star
Presence St Marys Hospital
33 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

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