Gibson and Obion counties, Tennessee
Kenton Real Estate and Local Guide
A small West Tennessee farming town straddling the Gibson-Obion county line, best known for its protected population of white squirrels.
Living in Kenton
Home to one of the largest concentrations of white squirrels in the nation, celebrated each July with the White Squirrel Festival. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $40,993 median household
EducationAbout 5.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyGibson and Obion counties
Homes in Kenton
Single-family detached homesRoughly 84% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $96,400
- About 58% of occupied homes in Kenton are owner-occupied, with a larger share of renters than many nearby small towns.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Kenton home
White Squirrels of Kenton
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Town famous for its rare white squirrel population, one of the largest concentrations in the United States
Kenton White Squirrel Sanctuary
Source: obioncounty.org
City park with covered pavilions, a gazebo, a one-mile walking trail, a softball field, and habitat for the town's white squirrels
Kenton areas to know
Obion County side
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Portion of Kenton within Obion County, served by Obion County Schools
Gibson County side
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Portion of Kenton within Gibson County, served by the Gibson County school district