Kenedy County

Texas · TX

#254 in Texas
17.9
County Score

County Report Card

About Kenedy County, Texas

Kenedy Lacks Livability Data

Kenedy County's composite score of 0.0 reflects insufficient data for meaningful comparison. Without access to tax, cost, income, or other livability metrics, the county cannot be reliably ranked against the national median of 50.0.

No Texas Ranking Available

Kenedy cannot be compared to Texas's 66.8 state average due to lack of available data. The county remains unmeasured within the state's livability landscape.

Data Gap Prevents Assessment

Without published metrics on taxes, costs, or incomes, identifying Kenedy's strengths is not possible at this time. Future data collection may reveal the county's competitive advantages.

Critical Data Shortage

Kenedy County offers no measured information across all eight livability dimensions—tax, cost, income, safety, health, schools, risk, and water. This comprehensive data gap makes meaningful evaluation impossible.

Too Little Information to Judge

Without livability data, Kenedy cannot be recommended for any particular household type based on this framework. Prospective residents should seek alternative local resources or await future data collection efforts.

Score breakdown

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Income & Jobs
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Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index — flood, fire, tornado, and more
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Water Quality
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Deep Dives

Kenedy County across the ByCounty Network

Detailed analysis from 3 data dimensions — each powered by a dedicated ByCounty site.

Income & Jobs in Kenedy County

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Limited income data for small county

Kenedy County's median household income is not currently available, limiting direct comparison to the national median of $74,755. However, the county's per capita income of $31,183 runs 6% below the national average, suggesting moderate economic challenge.

Rural county with sparse economic data

Kenedy County's per capita income of $31,183 falls slightly below the Texas state average of $33,197, indicating modest earnings relative to the state. The lack of detailed household income data reflects the county's very small, rural population and limited economic activity.

Comparison data unavailable for assessment

Complete income comparison with adjacent counties like Jim Wells and Willacy is difficult due to missing median household income data for Kenedy. Per capita income suggests economic conditions more challenged than wealthier Hill Country neighbors.

Housing affordability data incomplete

Without median household income and rent-to-income data, assessing Kenedy's housing affordability is difficult. Residents should seek local economic development resources to understand living costs and income adequacy in this rural coastal county.

Build financial stability in rural Kenedy

Per capita income of $31,183 suggests Kenedy residents benefit from conservative financial planning and focused savings strategies. Connect with local credit unions, nonprofit financial counseling services, or state resources to develop personalized wealth-building plans suited to the county's rural economy.

Health in Kenedy County

via HealthByCounty

Kenedy faces critical health crisis

Kenedy County reports a staggering 46.5% poor or fair health rate—nearly three times the U.S. average of 17.8%—indicating a population in distress. While life expectancy data isn't available, this health burden suggests Kenedy residents face serious barriers to wellness.

Texas's most challenged county

Kenedy's 46.5% poor/fair health rate and 37.7% uninsured rate far exceed Texas averages (uninsured: 19.8%), making it one of the state's most underserved counties. The absence of life expectancy data compounds uncertainty, but available indicators point to acute health crisis.

Isolated health crisis in region

Kenedy's 37.7% uninsured rate dwarfs nearby Kinney County (12.9%) and stands light-years apart from Kendall County (15.3%). Limited provider data and extremely high uninsured rates suggest Kenedy residents struggle to access care that neighboring counties take for granted.

Broken access, overwhelming need

More than one-third of Kenedy residents (37.7%) lack health insurance, and provider data isn't available—suggesting severe shortages or reporting gaps. The county's 46.5% poor/fair health rate reflects both lack of coverage and likely shortage of primary and mental health providers.

Urgent: Get covered now

If you live in Kenedy County, health insurance is not optional—37.7% uninsured is a crisis. Call 211 Texas or visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health center options before a medical emergency drains your family.

Disaster Risk in Kenedy County

via RiskByCounty

Kenedy ranks among lowest US risk counties

Kenedy County's composite score of 28.37 places it well below the national average, with a "Very Low" overall rating. However, hurricane risk of 73.09 creates a notable concentrated vulnerability that deserves serious attention.

Kenedy is one of Texas's safest counties

Scoring just 28.37 against the Texas state average of 49.00, Kenedy ranks among the state's lowest-risk counties. This safety advantage stems from its remote inland location, though coastal proximity brings hurricane exposure.

Kenedy vastly outpaces regional risk averages

With a score of 28.37, Kenedy is dramatically safer than Kerr County (77.16) and Kendall County (65.49) in the region. Its remote South Texas position creates exceptional insulation from most hazard types except hurricanes.

Hurricanes drive virtually all risk here

Hurricane risk of 73.09 dominates Kenedy's risk profile, while all other hazards score below 50. The county's proximity to the Gulf Coast makes tropical storm season the defining natural hazard threat.

Hurricane coverage is non-negotiable here

Homeowner's insurance with robust hurricane and wind coverage is essential; consider a separate windstorm policy from the Texas FAIR Plan if standard insurers balk. Secure outdoor items, maintain roof integrity, and establish an evacuation plan during hurricane season.

ByCounty Network

Data from U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS — informational only.