What are the schools like in Kenedy, TX?

Kenedy is served primarily by KENEDY ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Kenedy?

The median household income in Kenedy, TX is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

What is the weather like in Kenedy, TX?

Kenedy has an average high temperature of 64.7°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Kenedy, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kenedy, TX affordable or expensive?

Kenedy's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kenedy is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $127,800 and the median rent is $1,040 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kenedy, TX?

Kenedy has a violent crime rate of 325.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1866.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kenedy, TX a Good Place to Live?

Kenedy is a small town of 3,467 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A and a 9.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Kenedy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kenedy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kenedy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.1

Kenedy's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kenedy costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kenedy, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,040	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kenedy's violent crime rate is 325.9 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

325.9 /100k

Property Crime

1866.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kenedy is served primarily by KENEDY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kenedy, TX	National Avg
School District	KENEDY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kenedy sees average highs of 64.7°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kenedy, TX
Average High — January	64.7°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Kenedy, TX	National Avg
Population	3,467	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	32.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Karnes City, TX 6 mi Runge, TX 10 mi Tulsita, TX 12 mi Pettus, TX 14 mi Pawnee, TX 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Kenedy

Kenedy, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78119

Kenedy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenedy, TX affordable or expensive?

Kenedy's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kenedy roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $127,800 and median rent is $1,040/month.

What is the crime rate in Kenedy, TX?

Kenedy's violent crime rate is 325.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1866.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kenedy?

Public schools in Kenedy are operated by KENEDY ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kenedy, TX a good place to live?

Kenedy, TX has a population of 3,467, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kenedy?

Kenedy averages 64.7°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kenedy?

Kenedy, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78119.

What is the population of Kenedy?

The population of Kenedy, Texas is 3,467 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kenedy?

Key numbers for living in Kenedy: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $127,800, median household income N/A, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenedy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.