KentSD
A town of 53.
Population
53
residents
Household income
$216K
median
Median age
64.1
years
Small town
53 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kent. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Kent has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–26°
Spring32–55°
Summer57–81°
Fall34–58°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Kent is
Kent beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better17 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Kent | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.7% |
Faulkton Area Medical Center
20.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →