City profile
Kennett, MO
Dunklin County · Population 10,196
Kennett is a town in Dunklin County, MO with about 10,196 residents and a typical home value near $112,000. It is 76 miles from Memphis, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$112,000
Typical monthly housing
$699
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 80/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Ice storm, Drought
Nearest major airport
83 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 19% Democratic / 81% Republican
Community
Population
10,196
Black population
11.1%
County
Dunklin County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,196 residents
- Typical home value about $112,000
- 76 miles from Memphis, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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