Kenly
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Outdoors in Kenly
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About Kenly
Town in North Carolina, United StatesKenly is a town in Johnston and Wilson counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was named for John R. Kenly, Northern Division Superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, who later became president of the railroad in 1913. As of the 2020 census, Kenly had a population of 1,491.
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Housing in Kenly
The typical Kenly home is worth about $256,000, up 2.3% in a year, 24% below the North Carolina typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Kenly
Full picture →Most working residents leave Kenly for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Wilson (12%), Raleigh (12%) and Smithfield (8%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Health in Kenly
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 62% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with North Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Kenly
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Kenly
Full climate →Kenly has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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Where Kenly is
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