Kentwood, Louisiana
Town · Population 2,195 · #109 in Louisiana
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About Kentwood
Kentwood, LA is a small town located in eastern Louisiana counting 2,195 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Kentwood is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 7.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 309 residents per square mile.
📰 Kentwood News Today
- Tammy Howell Terrebonne Obituary (1970 - 2026) - Kentwood, LA - AN17 Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Brayden Wade Sanders Obituary Jun 1, 2026 Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes · Jun 1
- Kentwood 12U All-Stars headed to Diamond Youth World Series WWLTV.com · Jul 23
- 2 members of Kentwood pastor's family killed in north Louisiana crash WBRZ · Jun 21
- Two killed in single-vehicle crash on La. Hwy 9 near Hwy 518 ksla.com · Jun 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kentwood Unique
- Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kentwood
- Pan's Express
- The Cafe (café)
- Hart's Bar-B-Q — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kentwood Historical and Cultural Arts Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kentwood
- Newman Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kentwood
- Chesbrough Elementary School
- Jewel M. Sumner High School
- Jewel M. Sumner Middle School
- Kentwood High Magnet School
- O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
- Spring Creek Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Kentwood · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,195
Rank in state#109 of 304
Land area7.11 sq mi
Density309/sq mi
Coordinates30.9338, -90.5152