City safety & data profile

KennerLA

Kenner, LA is a 67K-resident city in Jefferson Parish with a median household income of $64,020.

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kenner, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kenner has a population larger than 86% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $246,300, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

67K
Population
Top 14%
By size
$64,020
Median income
$246,300
Median home
15.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Kenner

Kenner posts a median household income higher than 28% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Kenner area.

Top 72%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Kenner

Where Kenner income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,020 Bottom 28% higher than 28% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kenner, LA beyond the headline numbers

Kenner sits inside Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 29.99°N, -90.24°W. Population 67,091, $64,020 median household income. Median home value $246,300, median rent $1,179. Poverty rate 15.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kenner's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.1%, then high blood pressure at 40.8%. 3 hospitals in/around Kenner, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kenner from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
67,091
Kenner
Median Income
$64,020
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$246,300
+8% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jefferson Parish) - Kenner's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
431K-1%
Median Income
$65,252+35%
Median Home Value
$251,400+46%
Poverty Rate
16.6%+1%
Unemployment
6.1%-18%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kenner, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
Poverty Rate
15.4% +8% vs avg
Unemployment 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.1%
Work From Home 4.7%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 47.2%
African American 17.2%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.1%
High Blood Pressure
40.8%
Short Sleep Duration
40%
Physical Inactivity
30.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Diabetes
16%
Current Smoking
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.6%
Annual Checkup 82.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
1
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER
KENNER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kenner, LA? ▼
Kenner, LA has a population of 67,091 people, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Kenner? ▼
The median household income in Kenner, LA is $64,020 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
What is the median home value in Kenner? ▼
The median home value in Kenner, LA is $246,300. Median rent is $1,179/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kenner? ▼
The top health indicators in Kenner include Obesity (41.1%), High Blood Pressure (40.8%), Short Sleep Duration (40%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kenner? ▼
Kenner has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kenner? ▼
The median age in Kenner, LA is 39.3 years. 29.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kenner, LA is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 67K and a $64,020 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kenner area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Kenner's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kenner area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Kenner against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jefferson Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.