What is the population of Kensett, Iowa?

Kensett has a population of approximately 270 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Kensett, Iowa located?

Kensett is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.3534°, -93.2108°.

What is the median household income in Kensett?

The median household income in Kensett is approximately $44,643 based on the most recent open data.

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Kensett

Total population

270

Median home value

$67,100

9.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$44,643

Kensett$45k

National$74k

Elevation371 m

Land area3.97 km²

Weather65°F · Partly Sunny

Coordinates43.35°, -93.21°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

371 m

Area

3.97 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Kensett is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 257 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History & geography

History

Kensett was platted in 1872 shortly after the railroad was built through that territory in 1871.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

50.3

Median home value

$67,100

Housing units

166

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

4.1%

Race & ethnicity

White

93.3%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

8.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

43.3534

Longitude

-93.2108

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

65°F

Partly Sunny

Tonight

45°F

Partly Cloudy

Wednesday

63°F

Mostly Sunny

Wednesday Night

46°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thursday

60°F

Rain Showers

Thursday Night

39°F

Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Kensett, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31%

Diabetes

9.3%

Adult obesity

40.5%

Binge drinking

23%

Adult smoking

16.6%

No leisure activity

24.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

8,223

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
330
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
288
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
241
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
220
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
165
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
163
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
160
Trumpeter/Tundra Swan
Cygnus buccinator Richardson, 1831 · Aves
159

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Northwood-Kensett Elementary
Elementary · Northwood · 321 students · 16.1:1 ratio
Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School
High · Northwood · 273 students · 13:1 ratio
Central Springs High School
High · Manly · 226 students · 12.6:1 ratio
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
Elementary · Manly · 147 students · 16.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).