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A town of 3,056 people in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

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Tim Walker, South Kent School Cardinals, Shooting Guard

247Sports · Sep 11, 2026

30-year-old man dies after falling during rock climbing at Appalachian Trail in Kent

WFSB · Sep 10, 2026

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The Lakeville Journal · Jul 28, 2026

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Town in Connecticut, United States

1739Established

3,019Population

49.6 sq miArea

466 ftElevation

Kent is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. Located alongside the border with New York, the town's population was 3,019 according to the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. Kent is home to three boarding schools: Kent School, the Marvelwood School, and South Kent School. The Schaghticoke Indian Reservation is also located within town borders. The town was also home to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. The town is also the birthplace of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane.

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ZIP code06757

Area code860

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#20Best public schoolsof 149 in CT

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Kent Center SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 180 students KENT SCHOOL SOUTH KENT SCHOOL

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