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Kenedy, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Karnes County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,442 Population 781/sq mi density
$39,688 Median Income $23,088 per capita
$134,300 Home Value $172,045 Zillow
$1,041 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
1,241 Violent Crime/100K 4,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$134,300 home value, $1,041/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,241 violent crimes/100K (227% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenedy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation291 ft (89 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates28.8088°N, 97.8537°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKarnes County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.0 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.5 / 100
Community Resilience30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 23 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 28 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 23 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 23 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 27 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 26 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 21 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 122 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 23 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 22 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 23 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 123 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 45 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 23 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 23 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 21 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 20 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 26 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 23 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 181 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 185 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 230 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 55 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 257 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 96 km
1999 Bret Category 4 192 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 280 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 249 km
1980 Allen Category 2 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

351 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 122 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 2 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 94 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHRISTINE (2,946 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 66 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 88 km
2022 LUCCAH 1,522 60 km
2019 GRETA 1,439 76 km
2009 SANDIA COMPLEX FIRE 1,288 90 km
2019 O'CONNOR OIL FIELD 1,228 88 km
2008 TOWER ROAD FIRE 1,164 60 km
2019 ZACATE 1,002 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in

Kenedy has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (1.3").

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