Kent Ghost Town
Culberson County, Texas31.0692, -104.2172
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 37 miVan Horn, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,210 ft1,282 m
Kent sits in Culberson County, Texas. People call it a ghost town, though 60 residents were counted in 2000. It lies at about 4,210 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Kent. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Van Horn, TX, about 37 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 124 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Boracho10 mi west
- Ort18 mi northwest
- Madera Springs22 mi southeast
- Toyahvale27 mi east
- Lobo36 mi southwest
- Fort Holland45 mi southwest
- Allamoore47 mi west
- Orla55 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Kent 8Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to January.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Kent 8Se station (USC00414770), 7.3 miles away. About 13.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Culberson County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.06917, -104.21722 |
| Elevation | 4,210 ft (1,282 m) |
| Census counts | 2000: 60 |
| Also known as | Kent, Texas, Kent, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6391575 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Kent ghost town?
In Culberson County, Texas, at 31.0692, -104.2172. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Van Horn, TX, about 37 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 124 miles away.
Can you visit Kent?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Kent?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Kent 8Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to January.
Are there other ghost towns near Kent?
Yes. Boracho (10 mi), Ort (18 mi), Madera Springs (22 mi), Toyahvale (27 mi).
