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Kennedy

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Kennedy

Total population

170

Median home value

$50,700

25.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$39,688

Kennedy$40k
National$74k
Elevation252 m
Land area1.04 km²
Weather69°F · Mostly Cloudy
Coordinates48.64°, -96.91°

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
252 m
Area
1.04 km²
Official website
www.kennedymn.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Kennedy is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 176 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

A post office called Kennedy has been in operation since 1881. The city was named for John Stewart Kennedy, a businessman and philanthropist.

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
41.8
Median home value
$50,700
Housing units
116
Poverty rate
0%
Unemployment
24.6%

Race & ethnicity

White
70%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
24.7%

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

Geography

Latitude
48.6437
Longitude
-96.9105
Water area
0.00 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
54°F
Patchy Fog
Friday
72°F
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
68°F
Rain Showers Likely
Saturday Night
53°F
Rain Showers Likely

Forecast for Kennedy, MN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
4,263
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Rock Pigeon
    Columba livia J.F.Gmelin, 1789 · Aves
    108
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    106
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    105
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    101
  • Mallard
    Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    97
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    96
  • Killdeer
    Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    88
  • Common Grackle
    Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    79

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

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
0
Largest magnitude
—
Largest event
—

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Truman Spangrud
Truman Spangrud
retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Minnesota

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Geography & sun

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Public attention

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Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Alsike clover
Alsike clover
Trifolium hybridum
Seen 2026-07-21
green ash
green ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Seen 2026-07-21
northern sweetgrass
northern sweetgrass
Anthoxanthum hirtum
Seen 2026-07-17
showy lady's slipper
showy lady's slipper
Cypripedium reginae
Seen 2026-07-05
Quack Grass
Quack Grass
Elymus repens
Seen 2026-07-01
yellow lady's slipper
yellow lady's slipper
Cypripedium parviflorum
Seen 2026-06-23
Purple Finch
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Seen 2026-04-16
Dark-eyed Junco
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Seen 2026-03-31
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
Seen 2026-03-31

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site
RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT DRAYTON, ND
Distance
11.9 mi
Streamflow
1,310 cfs
Gage height
11.91 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-24 12:45 UTC.

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist