Population & Demographics

• City of Kennett Population: 10,515

• 63857 Zip Code Population: 11,964

• Dunklin County Population: 28,283

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Workforce

In 2016, Dunklin County was declared a Certified Work Ready Community by Governor Jeremiah Jay Nixon.

• Number of employer firms: 215

• High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+: 79.6%

• Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+: 15%

• In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+: 54.8%

• ​Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+: 20.8

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Education

• Kennett Public School District #39

• Kennett Career & Technology Center

• Kennett Christian Academy

• Southeast Missouri State University - Kennett Campus

• Three Rivers College - Kennett Campus

• DAEOC Head Start

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Transportation

Highway System​

• US Highway 412: Four lanes of U.S. 412 link Kennett to Interstate 55, a major north/south highway, and Interstate 40, a major east/west highway.

• US Highway 62: U.S. Route 62 runs from the U.S.-Canada border to the U.S.-Mexico border at El Paso, Texas. U.S. Route 62 is 30 miles north of Kennett.

• MO Route 25: Length: 86 miles north/south from Jackson, MO, to Kennett.

• MO Route 53: The northern terminus is at Business U.S. Highway 67/U.S. Highway 160 in Poplar Bluff, MO. Its southern terminus is at Route 25 in Holcomb, MO.

• MO Route 153: Its northern terminus is at U.S. Highway 60, midway between Sikeston and Dexter. Its southern terminus is at Route 25, north of Kennett.

Air Services​

• The Kennett Memorial Airport boasts two runways, and it creates a powerful first impression for both business executives arriving by air, and amateur pilots, alike. Average aircraft operations: 40/day. Aircraft Based on the Field: 22. 

• Runway 2/20 Details: Surface: Concrete, Dimensions: 5000 x 75 ft. / 1524 x 23 m

• Runway 18/36 Details: Surface: Asphalt, Dimensions: 3012 x 75 ft. / 918 x 23 m

Port & Rail Service

• Mississippi River (Mile 849.9 AHP) - Slackwater, Ice-Free Harbor (4,680 Ft. in Length with a 300 Ft. Turning Basin at Upper End) - Pemiscot County Port Authority, Caruthersville, MO (24 Miles)  Nearest Rail Service - Hayti, MO (15 Miles)

Dunklin County Transit​

• This not-for-profit rural transportation agency operates a fleet of 22 buses, serving all of Dunklin County and parts of New Madrid County. The agency offers non-emergency medical transportation, as well as transportation daily errands and personal business, at a minimal fee. The service is available to all ages.  For more information, call 573-276-5806.

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Utilities

City Supplier: Kennett Board of Public Works

The City of Kennett receives electric, gas, water, sewer, and sanitation services from the Kennett Board of Public Works. The company also offers fiber internet service to the home and business. KBPW also operates a 30-acre solar farm which opened in 2025, providing 5 megawatts of power. 

• Waste Water - Aerated lagoon with a capacity of 1,400,000 gallons per day. Present plant load of 750,000 gallons per day. There is a sewer usage charge. 

• Water - Five wells with a plant capacity of 3,400,000 gallons per day. Average consumption is 1,600,000 gallons per day. Peak consumption is 2,400,000 gallons per day. 

• Gas - System consists of more than 127 miles of gas pipe line. Ozark Transmission and Texas Eastern are KBPW’s two sources for gas supply.

• Electricity: KBPW’s Electric Department maintains more than 200 miles of electric lines within the City of Kennett. For rate information, contact 573-888-5366.

• Sanitation: Beginning November 2025, KBPW took over residential trash service in Kennett. Commercial service will be available in 2027. 

• For rates and more information, visit https://kbpw.net/.

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Rural Supplier: Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative

Rural areas outlying Kennett receive electricity through Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative.

• Pemiscot-Dunklin provides electricity and fiber internet to those outside city limits in both Dunklin and Pemiscot County. For rates, visit https://www.pemdunk.com/. 

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Local Taxes

Dunklin County's assessed value for commercial real property is 32%. Personal property is 33 1/3%. Dunklin County property taxes are $4.8589 per $100.

• Assessed Value of City Property: $64,403,420

• State: .030

• School: 3.5103

• City Sales Tax: 2.00 (Includes Library, Ambulance, Road District)

• Transportation Tax: .500

• Capital Improvement: .250

• Floodwater Management/Senior Services: .500

• County: 1.500

• State: 4.225

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Commercial Services

Communications

Telephone Service: AT&T, Sparklight, Wireless Providers

Newspaper: Delta Dunklin Democrat

Radio Stations: KBOA/KTMO, KOTC, KAUF, KXOQ, Fox Radio Network

Internet Providers: Kennett Board of Public Works, Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, Sparklight

Postal Service: US Post Office (One, Classification 1), FedEx, UPS, Mail n' More

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Community Facilities

Hotels: 5

Largest Banquet Room: Seats 1,000

Restaurants: 33

Churches: 37

Library: Dunklin County Library (Headquarters)

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Financial

Banks: First Missouri Bank of SEMO, Kennett Trust Bank, Senath State Bank, Southern Bank, Unico Bank, First State Community Bank

Deposits: $520,408,000

Stock Brokers: 3

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Other Services

Drafting, Graphic Design, Web Design, Steel Fabrication

Industrial Machine Shops within 30 Miles: 11

Tool and Die Shops within 30 Miles: 2

Electric Motor Repair Shops within 30 Miles: 3

Shopping Centers: 3​​​​​