Kensington, KS
Living in Kensington
Bikeability25
Walkability63
Commute100
Public Transit26
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports1
Hospitals77
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
488Population+94 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate42%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector61%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office26%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$388Median Monthly Rent+$205 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Utility gas83%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kensington
United States45
Kansas56
Smith County5
Property Crime in Kensington
United States48
Kansas58
Smith County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding56
Tornado50
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kensington, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensington, KS
Tipton Catholic High School
42 miles, SE
All Saints Catholic School
50 miles, N
St John's Grade School
54 miles, SE
St John's Catholic School
54 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, KS
Fort Hays State University
64 miles, S
University of Nebraska at Kearney
65 miles, N
Hastings College
67 miles, NE
Kansas Wesleyan University
101 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, KS
Smith County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, E
Phillips County Hospital
15 miles, W
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N
Osborne County Memorial Hospital
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Kensington, KS
Hays Regional Airport
65 miles, S
Kearney Regional Airport
66 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
Salina Regional Airport
100 miles, SE