The Town FilesKentwood, Louisiana
Town in Tangipahoa Parish · population 2,145 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,500
- Household income
- $31,364
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 36.5
Kentwood is a town of 2,145 people in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $95,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks quieter than 90% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 84% of Louisiana towns.
How Kentwood ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kentwood is worth $95,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $31,364, which is more affordable than 52% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,022 a month. 49.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kentwood | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,022 | $887 |
| Median household income | $31,364 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 49.9% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Kentwood
| People | Kentwood | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Kentwood
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 63.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kentwood since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 15, 2025 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 6, 2026.
Severe weather in Tangipahoa Parish since 1996
Tangipahoa Parish has been included in 48 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Tangipahoa Parish
Tangipahoa Parish had 47,214 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,783 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Kentwood itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in Kentwood
6 public schools with 2,120 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel M. Sumner High School | 9-12 | 429 | 17.9 |
| Chesbrough Elementary School | PK-5 | 412 | 14.7 |
| O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy | PK-6 | 342 | 16.3 |
| Jewel M. Sumner Middle School | 6-8 | 322 | 16.1 |
| Kentwood High Magnet School | 7-12 | 313 | 13.0 |
| Spring Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 302 | 14.4 |
Towns near Kentwood
- Greensburg, LA11.7 mi · 629 people · home $188,800
- Roseland, LA11.7 mi · 880 people · home $112,500
- Amite City, LA13.9 mi · 4,005 people · home $112,800
- Magnolia, MS15.9 mi · 1,883 people · home $72,500
- Independence, LA20.6 mi · 1,635 people · home $147,000
- McComb, MS21.6 mi · 12,413 people · home $98,700
- Franklinton, LA22.7 mi · 3,662 people · home $188,500
- Liberty, MS23.0 mi · 560 people · home $103,500
Kentwood questions
Is Kentwood, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kentwood scores better for retirees than 58% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 90%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Kentwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Kentwood is valued at $95,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,364, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,022 a month.
What is the weather like in Kentwood?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kentwood get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kentwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 15, 2025. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)