The Town FilesKent County, Texas
734 people. The median home is worth $122,200 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $72,889.
Towns in Kent County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayton | 511 | $121,300 | $72,652 | 57.1 |
People and housing
| Kent County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $675 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $72,889 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 60.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
355 jobs in 2024, average pay $37,332 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 343 storm events in Kent County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Kent County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 1, 2011 | Fire | DR-1999: Wildfires |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).