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Kennett, MO
City in Dunklin County, Missouri.
Population
10,196
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,456
ZIP codes
0
Kennett and its ZIP codes
Kennett at a glance
- Kennett is about 16 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 26% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 (51% below Missouri) and median rent is $651 a month.
Local data for Kennett, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kennett, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$112,000
Median rent
$651/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,186), German Americans (746), Scottish Americans (325).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunklin County. PPP loans are for Kennett.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,951
8,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,914
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
How people get to work
Kennett, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kennett, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
243
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kennett, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Kennett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nimmons, ARTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| FrisbeeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Bragg CityTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| SenathCity | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| DeeringCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| RivesTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| HolcombCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Greenway, ARCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| PascolaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Piggott, ARCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| DentonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Rector, ARCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| HomestownCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| HornersvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WardellTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kennett, MO in?
- Kennett is in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Kennett, MO?
- About 10,196 people live in Kennett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kennett?
- Nearby places include Nimmons, AR (5.1 mi), White Oak (6.3 mi), Frisbee (7.7 mi), Bragg City (7.9 mi), Senath (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023