Kenton, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
7,607 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$434 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hardin County
1
Ohio
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hardin County
3
Ohio
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 26
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 30

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 (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OH State Senate District 1, OH State House District 83, OH
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Schools

Hardin Community School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kenton Middle School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Kenton High School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Kenton Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Ohio Northern University
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
23 miles, NW • 2.8 star
James A Rhodes State College
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bluffton University
23 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hardin Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Mary Rutan Hospital
20 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
66 miles, N • 1 star
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