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Kent, IA
Census-designated place in Union County, Iowa.
Population
0
Land area
0.5sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Kent and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Kent.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,186
5,822 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.1M
FY 2026, $7,424 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kent, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Kent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CromwellCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| LenoxCity | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| CrestonCity | 9 mi | 5.2 |
| PrescottCity | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ClearfieldCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Shannon CityCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DiagonalCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ArispeCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SharpsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CorningCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| AftonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| TingleyCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ConwayCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| OrientCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BentonCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MaloyCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kent, IA in?
- Kent is in Union County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Kent, IA?
- About 0 people live in Kent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kent?
- Nearby places include Cromwell (6 mi), Lenox (7.2 mi), Creston (9 mi), Prescott (9.3 mi), Clearfield (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023