Northwood-Kensett Community School District, Iowa

Northwood-Kensett Community School District is a unified school district in Worth County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,221 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 162 sq mi (420 km²) of land.

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Northwood-Kensett Community School District in Iowa
Northwood-Kensett Community School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,221 ± 227
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Worth County
Land area
162 sq mi (420 km²)
Median household income
$65,265 ± $6,542
Median home value
$138,200 ± $12,252
Water area
0.1 sq mi (0.25 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1921210
Coordinates (central point)
43.423150, -93.234168

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Northwood-Kensett Community School District, largest first

  1. Grove Township2,436 people
  2. Northwood (city)2,040 people
  3. Kensett Township433 people
  4. Kensett (city)270 people
  5. Deer Creek Township131 people
  6. Brookfield Township111 people
  7. Hartland Township88 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Glenville-Emmons School District, Minnesota9.1 mi north
  2. Central Springs Community School District14 mi south
  3. Lake Mills Community School District14 mi west
  4. St. Ansgar Community School District15 mi east
  5. Lyle Public School District, Minnesota16 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Northwood-Kensett Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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