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Kenton County, Kentucky

FIPS 21117

Juniper

Kenton County is in the highest 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 17% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 25% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$291,416

Higher than 70% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

52%

Near the U.S. counties median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

77.4

Higher than 77% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Kenton County.

The basics

Total Population

171,288

Median Age

37.7

Population Density

1,068.05

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,395

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.98%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.03×

Near the U.S. counties median
Median Income

$80,548

Higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,069

Higher than 75% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.6%

Near the U.S. counties median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

45%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

8.1%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

100.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

22.2

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

77.4

Higher than 77% of U.S. counties

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Kenton County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Kenton County?
The estimated median home value in Kenton County today is $291,416, higher than 70% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Kenton County?
The median annual property tax in Kenton County is $2,395, an effective rate of 0.98% of home value.
Is Kenton County expensive to live in?
Homes in Kenton County cost about 3.03× the median household income, near the U.S. counties median.
What is the average rent in Kenton County?
The median gross rent in Kenton County is $1,069 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Kenton County?
Home prices in Kenton County have moved 52% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Kenton County?
Kenton County has a population of 171,288, about 1,068.05 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.7.
What is the weather like in Kenton County?
Kenton County averages 54.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22.2 inches of snow a year.
Is Kenton County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Kenton County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.4 (higher than 77% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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