KentonOhio
Kenton is a city in and the county seat of Hardin County, Ohio, United States, located in the west-central part of Ohio about 57 mi (92 km) northwest of Columbus and 70 mi (113 km) south of Toledo. Its population was 7,947 at the 2020 census.
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About Kenton
Kenton, OH is a close-knit town located in western Ohio with an estimated population of 7,857.
Officially, Kenton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,575 residents per square mile.
📰 Kenton News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kenton Unique
- Positioned in western Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,857.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kenton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hardin County Historical Museum · Museum
- Kudo Studio · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kenton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kenton
- Hardin Community School
- Kenton Elementary School
- Kenton High School
- Kenton Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hardin Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.