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Kent

A township of 622 people in Stephenson County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%7 of 22,583 acres
Trails4.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Kent

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
899 ftElevation

Kent is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. Kent is home to Solutions Bank, K & M Feed Mill, St. Paul's Lutheran Church (ELCA), Nuestro Queso cheesemakers and Kent Fire Department.

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Town numbers

ZIP code61044
Living in Kent

Work & commute in Kent

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Most working residents leave Kent for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Freeport (14%), Lena (8%) and Erin (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Freeport
14%
Lena
8%
Erin
4%
Chicago
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Kent →

Health in Kent

Compared with Illinois

7better than IL·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Fhn Memorial HospitalFreeport · 11.8 mi · ER
Community Health Care, Inc. - Clinton NorthClinton · 36.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61048, 61062, 61044 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Kent →

Natural hazards in Kent

18
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Kent →

Climate in Kent

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Kent has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 15°Winter
59° / 37°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
61° / 40°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Kent →

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Nearest: Lena Community District LibraryLena · 4 miles · 48 hrs a week
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