Kennard, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 452 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.7%
 
Males: 215  (47.6%)
Females: 237  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47351.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,405 (it was $31,364 in 2000)
Kennard:

$59,405
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,991 (it was $14,139 in 2000)

Kennard town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $117,195 (it was $71,400 in 2000)
Kennard:

$117,195
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $189,315; detached houses: $201,531; mobile homes: $56,202

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,044.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kennard: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.6%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 96.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Kennard, IN (2022)
    • 47288.9%White alone
    • 295.5%Hispanic
    • 244.5%Two or more races
    • 30.6%Black alone

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Ancestries: American (40.2%), English (16.4%), Irish (6.6%), European (3.1%), Italian (2.1%), German (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1041 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 1,558 people per square mile   (low).

Kennard, Indiana map

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $646 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $729 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anderson, IN (16.1 miles , pop. 59,734).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (34.3 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (175.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Greensboro, IN (1.8 miles),
Shirley, IN (1.8 miles ),
Cadiz, IN (1.9 miles),
Wilkinson, IN (2.2 miles ),
Spiceland, IN (2.5 miles ),
Markleville, IN (2.7 miles ),
Knightstown, IN (2.7 miles ),
Sulphur Springs, IN (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.90 N, Longitude: 85.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Kennard, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kennard, IN in 2022
Kennard satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Indiana:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +44 (+10.7%).
Most common industries in Kennard, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (9.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.0%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (14.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.8%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Kennard, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)

Average climate in Kennard, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Kennard-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.4 miles away from the Kennard town center injured 17 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/14/1972, a category F4 tornado 6.8 miles away from the town center injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kennard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 161.8 miles away from Kennard center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 144.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 161.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 147.0 miles away from Kennard center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from Kennard center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 179.9 miles away from Kennard center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Henry County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kennard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Kennard:

  • NRA - BALL DIALYSIS AT FOREST RIDGE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • OCCAZIO HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • RESIDENTIAL CRF INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • NEW CASTLE COMMUNITY CARE CENT (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • COVENANT HOSPICE LLC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • CARDINAL SERVICE MGMT, INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)
  • CARDINAL SERVICE MGMT, INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NEW CASTLE, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kennard:

  • Anderson University (about 17 miles; Anderson, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,378)
  • Ball State University (about 22 miles; Muncie, IN; FT enrollment: 20,254)
  • Indiana University-East (about 34 miles; Richmond, IN; FT enrollment: 2,867)
  • Ivy Tech Community College (about 35 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 71,493)
  • Harrison College-Indianapolis (about 35 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,244)
  • Butler University (about 35 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,388)
  • American College of Education (about 36 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,718)
See full list of schools located in Kennard

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Kennard Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Henry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.9 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.6%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Kennard:

Marital status in Kennard, IN
  • Never married: 33.4%
  • Now married: 46.4%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Kennard:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kennard, IN (based on Henry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,85575
Mainline Protestant6,31234
Catholic6262
Other2752
Black Protestant1801
None30,214-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Henry County:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Henry County:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Henry County:

4.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Henry County:

5.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Henry County:

9.9%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.2%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.5%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Kennard:

45.1%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

34.8%
State:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Kennard:

27.8
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Kennard:

15.8%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.5%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Kennard:

27.7%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
Kennard:

51.3%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

73.9%
Indiana:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kennard, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,366
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$260
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,850
Totals for Government 0$0 3$3,476

Kennard government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $68,000 ($150.44)
    Sewerage: $56,000 ($123.89)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($37.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($35.40)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($8.85)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $81,000 ($179.20)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,000 ($2.21)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($2.21)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,000 ($28.76)

Kennard government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $159,000 ($351.77)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($42.04)
    Other: $12,000 ($26.55)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($4.42)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($6.64)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($2.21)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($46.46)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($11.06)
  • Tax - Property: $71,000 ($157.08)
    Individual Income: $17,000 ($37.61)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($2.21)

Kennard government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,016,000 ($4460.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,984,000 ($4389.38)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,000 ($70.80)

Kennard government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $531,000 ($1174.78)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,000 ($8.85)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kennard:

  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNDE (1260 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMDH (1550 AM; 0 kW; NEW CASTLE, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBRI (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WHBU (1240 AM; 1 kW; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WXLW (950 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WGNR (1470 AM; 1 kW; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WNTS (1590 AM; 5 kW; BEECH GROVE, IN; Owner: S + M BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kennard:

  • WKWH-FM (94.3 FM; RUSHVILLE, IN; Owner: RSE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMDH-FM (102.5 FM; NEW CASTLE, IN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGNR-FM (97.9 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WNOU (93.1 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFMS (95.5 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: WFMS LICO, INC)
  • WYXB (105.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WZPL (99.5 FM; GREENFIELD, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WQME (98.7 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: ANDERSON UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WENS (97.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLBC-FM (104.1 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: MUNCIE SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WKPW (90.7 FM; KNIGHTSTOWN, IN; Owner: IN SOLDIERS & SAILORS CHILDRENS HME)
  • WFBQ (94.7 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRZX (103.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WERK (104.9 FM; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WJCF (88.1 FM; MORRISTOWN, IN; Owner: INDIANA COMMUNITY RADIO CORP.)
  • WHTI (96.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, IN; Owner: INDIANA SABRECOM, INC.)
  • WGRL (93.9 FM; NOBLESVILLE, IN; Owner: INDY LICO, INC.)
  • WBSB (89.5 FM; ANDERSON, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTPI (107.9 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MYSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WHHH (96.3 FM; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Kennard:

  • WNDY-TV (Channel 23; MARION, IN; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WIPB (Channel 49; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTHR (Channel 13; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOINDIANA, INC.)
  • WXIN (Channel 59; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WISH-TV (Channel 8; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRTV (Channel 6; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHMB-TV (Channel 40; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTTK (Channel 29; KOKOMO, IN; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMUN-LP (Channel 26; MUNCIE, IN; Owner: FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP, MUNCIE IND.)
  • WALV-CA (Channel 50; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: VIDEOHIO, INC..)
  • WBXI-CA (Channel 47; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WKOG-LP (Channel 31; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WDNI-LP (Channel 65; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC)
  • WFYI (Channel 20; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIPX-LP (Channel 51; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTBU-TV (Channel 69; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: BUTLER UNIVERSITY)

Kennard fatal accident list:

Jun 16, 2019 08:48 AM, Sr-38w, Lat: 39.958022, Lon: -85.519064, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 8, 2008 01:48 PM, Sr-38, Kennard Rd, Lat: 39.958310, Lon: -85.519120, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.0mTotal length
  • $225,000Total costs
  • 1,225Total average daily traffic
  • 101Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,050Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Most common first names in Kennard, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles485.0 years
Mary482.8 years
Ethel378.0 years
Dorothy375.7 years
James364.9 years
Lloyd377.0 years
Paul381.6 years
Phillip362.0 years
William373.7 years
Flora281.5 years
Most common last names in Kennard, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Adams676.8 years
Stewart467.2 years
Darling368.7 years
Hunt387.3 years
Jarrett385.3 years
Guinn384.6 years
Moon380.3 years
Wilson378.3 years
Mcilvain281.0 years
Baker273.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kennard, IN
  • 60.4%Utility gas
  • 28.4%Electricity
  • 6.7%Wood
  • 3.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kennard, IN
  • 62.9%Electricity
  • 37.1%Utility gas


Kennard compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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