Kent, Ohio

Population 29,204

Kent is located in Portage County, OH. The population is 29,204, making Kent the largest city in Portage County.

There are 7 public schools in Kent with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Kent is low , and there are 34 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kent is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kent property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kent include Franklin Township, Brady Lake and Brimfield.

Kent Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 51.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.1%

Crime Rate

42.76% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 44
  • Violent Crimes: 101
  • Robbery: 27
  • Burglary: 218
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

14.03% Lower than national avg.
  • 34 offenders in Kent
  • 11.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

116 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 96

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Ohio unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Kent, OH and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Kent's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Ksu Child Development Center

St Patrick Elementary School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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34 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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79 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kent, OH issued 79 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 79 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 71 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kent, OH issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 26 permits, 10 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $646
  • 1 Bedroom: $742
  • 2 Bedrooms: $940
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,274

Zip Codes

44224 44240 44242 44243 44278

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Environmental Hazards

116 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Kent, OH has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Kent, OH is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.98 Average
    Kent, OH is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.6°
  • February 28.4°
  • March 39.25°
  • April 50.57°
  • May 61.83°
  • June 69.01°
  • July 73.67°
  • August 70.44°
  • September 64.6°
  • October 52.68°
  • November 41.88°
  • December 31.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kent, OH

Earthquakes
Kent, OH has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kent, OH has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kent, OH has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kent, OH has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kent, OH: $36,539

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kent is 3.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.31%
White Collar - 58.69%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Kasich
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown
  • Sen. Rob Portman

City Representatives

  • Tim Ryan

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Kent, OH

1 Library view all

4 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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