Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Kent, Washington

       
Total population 83,501 Average January/July temperatures 31.2° / 68.4°
Median home price $ 302,000 Annual Precipitation 25.28 in. /yr.

Kent, Washington

Once a rural farming area, this town is now urbanized.

Cultural Attractions
The Kent Historical Museum displays artifacts and other features on the area’s past.
Economy
Major industries in the area include food-processing and aerospace.
Geography
Kent sits between Seattle and Tacoma.
Historical
In the 1920s, Kent was known as the “Lettuce Capital of the World.”
Recreation
Several recreation programs are available to adults, including cooking, dance, and creative arts classes.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.83 ° / 24.63 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 85.03 ° / 51.76 °
Precipitation (?) 25.28 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 113
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 302,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49422.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $46092
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.060 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 48
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 61
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 37
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 194
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 5
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 71
Number of libraries within the county (?) 117
Number of museums within the county (?) 50
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 16
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 83,501
Population density (?) 3,020 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 84.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 16,451 people
Education (?) 31 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 83
Number of clinics within the county (?) 280
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 764
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