Kensington, MN
Living in Kensington
Bikeability44
Walkability89
Commute81
Public Transit44
Affordability98
Public Safety90
Airports20
Hospitals81
Colleges70
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Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
246Population-160 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate47%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$15 (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office14%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked13%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$8.1k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent-$4 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K15%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas53%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kensington
United States45
Minnesota28
Douglas County19
Property Crime in Kensington
United States48
Minnesota45
Douglas County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding17
Tornado23
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kensington, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensington, MN
Lake Country Christian School
16 miles, S
St Mary S School
17 miles, SW
St Marys School
17 miles, NE
Zion Lutheran School
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
16 miles, SW
Saint Johns University
64 miles, E
College of Saint Benedict
68 miles, E
Saint Cloud State University
76 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, MN
Stevens Community Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Alomere Health
17 miles, NE
Glacial Ridge Hospital
17 miles, SE
Comm Behavioral Health Hosp
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Kensington, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
81 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
86 miles, NE
Hector International Airport
95 miles, NW
Bemidji Regional Airport
125 miles, N