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Information on Kent, Portage County

Welcome to our dedicated page for Kent, located in the state of Ohio, Portage County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Kent, Portage County.

You can also explore up-to-date demographic statistics, learn about the city's history and unique features, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding services and procedures.

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Kent City HALL, Portage County

Kent City Hall's address	Kent Kent Municipal Building 217 E SUMMIT ST KENT OH 44240 United States
Phone number of Kent City Hall	Not available
Kent, OH email	Not available
Kent official website	kentohio.gov
Mayor of Kent	Jerry Fiala
Portage County, Ohio: Vital Records	Kent vital records
Birth Certificate	Order your Ohio birth certificate online

Common questions about Kent

What county is Kent OH in?

Kent, OH is located in Portage County

Where is Kent, Ohio ?

Kent is situated in Portage County, within the northeastern part of the United States. Geographically, it resides in Ohio, approximately 10 miles northeast of Akron and about 40 miles southeast of Cleveland, making it part of the larger Cleveland-Akron-Canton metropolitan area.

What is the cost of living in Kent OH ?

The cost of living in Kent, Ohio (Portage County) is relatively affordable. Housing averages around $200,000, while transportation costs are about $9,000 annually. Grocery prices are also reasonable, with monthly expenses averaging around $300. Overall, Kent offers a budget-friendly lifestyle with essential needs at manageable costs.

Kent administrative division

Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Portage - other counties in Ohio

Kent building department, OH

If you're planning a construction project in Kent, OH, obtaining the necessary permits is an important step to ensure compliance with local regulations. You can request your permit through the City of Kent's Building Services Division, located at the city's government offices. It's recommended to contact their office directly to get detailed information regarding the fees associated with your application and the expected processing times. This ensures you have everything in order before beginning your project, allowing for a smoother and more efficient approval process.

Office	City of Kent Community Development Department
City	Kent
State	Ohio
Address	930 Overholt Rd, Kent, OH 44240
Phone	330-678-8108
Website	https://www.kentohio.org/149/Community-Development

Demography of Kent

Name of Kent inhabitants (demonym)	Kentite
Date	Current value	Classed by Region/Country
Population	28 215 inhabitants (2020)	52 / 1 494
Population density in Kent	3 032,2 pop/sq mi (1 170,7 pop/km²)

Kent City (OH) statistics

Kent OH Median household income	$42,476
Kent OH Poverty rate	29.2%
Kent OH Unemployment rate	5.0%
Kent OH Educational attainment	91.4%

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List of Passport Facilities in Kent, OH

Where to apply for a passport in Kent, OH? There are 1 passport offices in Kent, try one of these:

Name	Street	Phone number
CITY OF KENT	930 OVERHOLT ROAD	3306788103

Top 3 most popular banks in Kent

There are 12 bank branches in Kent.
Hometown Bank is the most popular bank in Kent with 3 branch offices, followed by The Huntington National Bank with 2 branch offices and then Fifth Third Bank with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Kent:

Bank's name	Number of branch offices	Service Type
Hometown Bank	3	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
The Huntington National Bank	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fifth Third Bank	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Home Savings Bank	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
KeyBank National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PNC Bank, National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Portage Community Bank	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Woodforest National Bank	1	Full Service Retail Office

Kent administrative numbers

Kent City code	3939872
Kent town phone area code	330
Kent City postcode	44240, 44242, 44243

Toponymy and translation of Kent

Arabic: كينت

Chinese: 肯特

Transportation modes in Kent

Airport	Harry Clever Field 12.6 miles Akron-Canton Regional Airport 19.1 miles Akron Fulton International Airport 27.6 miles

Kent territory

Kent area	9,31 sq mi (24,10 km²)
Kent altitude	1 056 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinates	Latitude: 40.6467 Longitude: -81.3608 Latitude: 40° 38' 48'' North Longitude: 81° 21' 39'' West
Time zone	UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Namesake of Kent	Kent, Connecticut, États-Unis Kent, Minnesota, États-Unis Kent, New York, États-Unis Kent, Washington, États-Unis Kent, British Columbia, Canada Kent, New Brunswick, Canada
Natural parks	Kent isn't part of a natural park

What is Kent close to?

Nearby cities include: Brady Lake, Sugar Bush Knolls, Munroe Falls and Stow

Munroe Falls	Brady Lake	Brady Lake
Munroe Falls		Brady Lake


Brady Lake 2.5 miles	Sugar Bush Knolls 3.8 miles	Munroe Falls 4 miles
Stow 4.4 miles	Tallmadge 4.5 miles	Silver Lake 5.2 miles
Ravenna 6.3 miles	Streetsboro 6.3 miles	Mogadore 7.1 miles
Hudson 7.5 miles	Lakemore 9.3 miles	Akron 9.6 miles
Cuyahoga Falls 10.3 miles	Boston Heights 10.5 miles	Aurora 10.6 miles
Peninsula 11.6 miles	Mantua 11.7 miles	Reminderville 12.5 miles
Hartville 13 miles	Twinsburg 13.3 miles	Macedonia 13.6 miles

Distance between Kent and other main cities and towns

New York City : 386 miles	Los Angeles : 2064 miles	Chicago : 337 miles
Houston : 1091 miles	Phoenix : 1757 miles	Philadelphia : 330 miles
San Antonio : 1239 miles	San Diego : 2045 miles	Dallas : 1013 miles
San Jose : 2172 miles	Fort Worth : 1038 miles	Austin : 1166 miles
Jacksonville : 713 miles	Columbus : 88 miles closest	Indianapolis : 261 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Elementary schools in Kent

Brimfield Elementary School

District of Field Local
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 564

Davey Elementary School

District of Kent City
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 478

Holden Elementary School

District of Kent City
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 257

Longcoy Elementary School

District of Kent City
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 278

Walls Elementary School

District of Kent City
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 415

Middle schools in Kent

Stanton Middle School

District of Kent City
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 673

High schools in Kent

Theodore Roosevelt High School

District of Kent City
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1281

City of Kent, Ohio