The Town FilesKenton, Ohio
City in Hardin County · population 7,947 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,100
- Household income
- $56,033
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 41.0
Kenton is a city of 7,947 people in Hardin County, Ohio. The median home is worth $107,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 78% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 71% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Kenton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kenton is worth $107,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $56,033, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $625 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kenton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $625 | $914 |
| Median household income | $56,033 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kenton
| People | Kenton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Kenton
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on March 26, 2026 about 0.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 26, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 29, 2003.
Severe weather in Hardin County since 1996
Hardin County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Hardin County
Hardin County had 7,675 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,899 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Kenton itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Kenton
4 public schools with 1,877 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Elementary School | PK-6 | 1,030 | 15.8 |
| Kenton High School | 9-12 | 547 | 15.2 |
| Kenton Middle School | 7-8 | 266 | 19.0 |
| Hardin Community School (charter) | 8-12 | 34 | 34.0 |
Towns near Kenton
- Ada, OH14.1 mi · 5,334 people · home $160,500
- Bellefontaine, OH21.1 mi · 14,115 people · home $180,500
- Upper Sandusky, OH21.9 mi · 6,698 people · home $157,600
- Bluffton, OH22.4 mi · 3,967 people · home $212,400
- Carey, OH23.9 mi · 3,565 people · home $158,100
- Marion, OH25.7 mi · 35,999 people · home $119,500
- Lima, OH27.1 mi · 35,579 people · home $107,200
- Findlay, OH27.9 mi · 40,313 people · home $191,000
Kenton questions
Is Kenton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kenton scores better for retirees than 31% of Ohio towns and quieter than 31%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Kenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Kenton is valued at $107,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,033, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $625 a month.
What is the weather like in Kenton?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Kenton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on March 26, 2026. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)