Kennett is a city in and the county seat of Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The city is located in the southeast corner of Missouri, 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Arkansas and 20 miles (32 km) from the Mississippi River. It had a population of 10,515 at the 2020 census. Kennett is the largest city in the Bootheel, a mostly agricultural area.
Midwest
Kennett
Dunklin County, MO
Population
10,383
Walk Score
65 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$598
Median home value
$98,000
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Historic districts
- Little River Lake Discontiguous Archeological District · listed 1998
Notable landmarks
- Ely and Walker Shirt Factory No. 5 · listed 2008
- Kennett Archeological Site · listed 1978
- Kennett City Hall and Masonic Lodge · listed 1981
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