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City of Kennett, Missouri

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About homes in Kennett

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Kennett in Dunklin County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1969Median year built1U.S. 1980
70%Built before 198015% built since 2010
1970Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1971
80%Detached single-family18% in 5+ unit buildings
58%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$112kMedian home value1Missouri median $230k

The median home in the city of Kennett was built in 1969, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Missouri median of 1978. That is older than the Dunklin County median of 1972.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 70% of Kennett's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 5% since 2010. The largest single share, 35%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Dunklin County as a whole (68% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Kennett are of similar age: median build years 1970 and 1971.1 Housing in Kennett is mostly detached single-family: 80% of units, with 8% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 58% of occupied homes in Kennett are owner-occupied, below the Missouri share of 68%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Kennett is valued at $112,000 (ACS), below the Missouri median of $230,300. Within Dunklin County the median is $97,600, so Kennett sits above it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Blytheville Muni Ap station averages 61 nights a year at or below 32°F and 11 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers run hot, with about 64 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,380 heating and 2,007 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Kennett sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Kennett are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Kennett housing units by year built
Before 19407.4%
1940-195927.5%
1960-197935.3%
1980-199920.1%
2000-20094.7%
2010 or later5.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Blytheville Muni Ap, 24 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Kennett, MO?

Most home remodeling projects in Kennett, MO land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Kennett?

The median home in the city of Kennett was built in 1969, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Missouri median of 1978. That is older than the Dunklin County median of 1972. The stock is old by national standards: 70% of Kennett's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 5% since 2010. The largest single share, 35%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Dunklin County as a whole (68% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Kennett climate like for exterior work?

The Blytheville Muni Ap station averages 61 nights a year at or below 32°F and 11 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 64 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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