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Kennett, MO

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Population
10,118
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
267 ft
Median Home Value
$112,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$651/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Kennett in context.

OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communityParagould, Arkansas29 miles away · 31,135 residents.

About Kennett

Kennett is a city and the county seat of Dunklin County, Missouri, situated in the agricultural Bootheel region near the St. Francis River. Formerly named Chilletecaux in honor of a Delaware chief, the community of approximately 10,196 hosts a branch of Southeast Missouri State University and is served by Kennett School District Thirty-Nine.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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