Kentwood, LA
Living in Kentwood
Bikeability13
Walkability45
Commute31
Public Transit15
Affordability99
Public Safety22
Airports29
Hospitals22
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+401 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black73%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate49%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office16%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$382Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas6%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kentwood
United States45
Louisiana59
Hammond Metro Area82
Tangipahoa Parish82
Property Crime in Kentwood
United States48
Louisiana69
Hammond Metro Area84
Tangipahoa Parish84
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kentwood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado47
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kentwood, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kentwood, LA
Oak Forest Academy
14 miles, S
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
21 miles, S
Mater Dolorosa School
21 miles, S
Parklane Academy
21 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Kentwood, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University
29 miles, S
Saint Joseph Seminary College
37 miles, SE
Southern University and A & M College
49 miles, SW
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
51 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kentwood, LA
Holy Spirit Comfort & Healing Centers Inc
0 miles, NW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood
1 miles, W
St Helena Parish Hospital
11 miles, SW
Hood Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Kentwood, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
47 miles, SW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
79 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
93 miles, SE