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Kenner’s story
171 years in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1855Kenner is settled
KennerLA
A city of 64,904, settled in 1855. Nearly 1.8% of it is conserved land.
3 bordering townsMap →
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Population
64,904
−0.4% since 2010
Typical home
$270K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
39.3
years
Jobs based here
24,805
Balanced
What makes Kenner stand out
The 3 things Kenner does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#12 most walkable in LA
5.8 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
1.8% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Kenner
Health
74% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than LA on 6 measures, worse on 1.
100 U.S. towns● Kenner
Safety
Safer than 17%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Kenner’s report card
Outdoors6 mi#35 for trails in LAHealthCHealthier than 26% of U.S. townsHazards97/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageSafetyC−Less crime than 17% of U.S. townsHousing$270K24% above the LA typical homeClimate92°/44°Summer high · winter lowSchoolsBBeats 64% of LA districtsCommute9 miHalf of commuters travel less
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Weather
Forecast →81°
Light Rain
H 90° · L 76°
Local news
All →- Power restored after Kenner outage affects more than 1KWWLTV.com · Oct 1
- Lockport man arrested after gun went off at Kenner businessWDSU · Oct 1
- Man arrested in accidental shooting of acquaintance at Kenner business, police sayWWLTV.com · Sep 30
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kenner. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
1.8% of Kenner is conserved land
5.8 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves.
#35for trails in LA
1.8%
conserved · 169 of 9,638 acres
5.8 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
#42
most conserved land in LA
#12
most walkable in LA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kenner City Park | 1 mi | 32 |
| 2. Veterans Memorial Park | 1 mi | 9 |
| 3. Pontchartrain Park | 0.8 mi | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Kenner beats the Louisiana average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Louisiana
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Kenner | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.4% | 18.1% |
| Fewer smokers | 14.4% | 17.3% |
| More uninsured adults | 12.4% | 8.9% |
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner
1.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
77th
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
11,828
paid flood claims since 1978
19
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 17% of U.S. towns
Kenner reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 83% report less. Within Louisiana, it does better than 55% of towns.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Kenner2.9
Louisiana4.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Kenner20.4
Louisiana18.6
U.S.15.5
17th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
55th
percentile among LA towns
184
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,308
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Kenner home is worth about $270K
The typical Kenner home is worth about $270,000, up 3.9% in a year, 24% above the Louisiana typical home.
$270KZillow home value
Typical home value
Kenner$270K
Louisiana$217K
Market temperature
27
days on market
96.1%
sale-to-list price
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
35
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Kenner has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 44°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–65°
Spring59–79°
Summer74–91°
Fall61–80°
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Kenner’s public schools outperform 64% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Kenner’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Benson School | PK–8 | 631 | D |
| Chateau Estates School | PK–8 | 610 | B |
| John James Audubon School | PK–8 | 572 | B− |
| A.C. Alexander School | PK–8 | 567 | B− |
| Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School | PK–5 | 542 | C |
| G.T. Woods School | PK–8 | 375 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 10 schools →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Kenner
Most working residents leave Kenner for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are New Orleans (22%), Metairie (20%) and Elmwood (6%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
16%work in town
Where working residents work
In Kenner16%
New Orleans22%
Metairie20%
Elmwood6%
Baton Rouge3%
9 mi
median commute distance
24,805
jobs based in Kenner
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Landmarks
3 places in Kenner on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Kenner
City in Louisiana, United States
Kenner is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the most populous city in Jefferson Parish, and is the largest incorporated suburb of New Orleans. The population was 66,448 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Louisiana.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1855
- Population
- 66,448
- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- ZIP code
- 70062, 70063, 70064
- Area code
- 504
Kenner’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Kenner.
MetairieSt. RoseRiver RidgeKenner
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