Kensett, AR is a small town in Arkansas with a population of only 464 people. Although small, the town has some great rankings according to BestPlaces. Kensett ranks 25th out of 518 cities in Arkansas for affordability and 21st for cost of living. It also ranks 13th for crime and safety, making it one of the safest places to live in the state. The median home price in Kensett is $130,400 and the median year built is 1967, making it an affordable place to live. Jobs are plentiful as well; unemployment rate is just 3%, lower than the national average. When it comes to education, public schools score higher than most other school districts around Arkansas and private schools provide quality education through their curriculum and high expectations from students. All of these factors contribute to make Kensett an attractive place to live or visit!
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