Kensett, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Kensett is a community in White County, Arkansas, home to about 1,937 people spread across 1.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,038 a year, and a typical home is worth about $90,400. About 14.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Kensett ranks number 149 of 614 in population, number 476 in median household income, number 369 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Kensett typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 30°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Judsonia, AR | 3.3 mi. | 2,052 |
| 2. | Higginson, AR | 3.6 mi. | 1,055 |
| 3. | Searcy, AR | 3.6 mi. | 23,340 |
| 4. | West Point, AR | 4.1 mi. | 93 |
| 5. | Bald Knob, AR | 7.8 mi. | 2,518 |
| 6. | Griffithville, AR | 7.9 mi. | 249 |
| 7. | Garner, AR | 8.8 mi. | 175 |
| 8. | McRae, AR | 12.1 mi. | 623 |
What is the population of Kensett, Arkansas?
Kensett has a population of about 1,937 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Kensett, Arkansas in?
Kensett is located in White County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Kensett, Arkansas?
The median home value in Kensett is about $90,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Kensett, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Kensett is about $22,038 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Kensett, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 79 tornadoes have been recorded in White County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Kensett, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 30 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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