Kenedy County

TX · Pop. 179,818 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kenedy County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 179,818.

$/Acre: $4,538

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 314 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 170.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$87,680

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,538

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale1081

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season314 days

Annual Rainfall10.8 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,500 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K514

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak