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Kennard, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Houston County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
411 Population 316/sq mi density
$83,333 Median Income $23,434 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $223,210 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
443 Violent Crime/100K 3,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
443 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation349 ft (106 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates31.3575°N, 95.1854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.6 / 100
Community Resilience25.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 100 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 94 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 92 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 100 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 96 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 40 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 100 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 126 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 75 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 124 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 98 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 94 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 94 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 94 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 92 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 95 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 76 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 90 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 95 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 242 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 289 km
2020 Laura Category 4 180 km
2020 Delta Category 2 259 km
2008 Ike Category 2 41 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 192 km
2005 Rita Category 3 141 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 209 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 241 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 183 km
1985 Danny Category 1 282 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

408 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 25 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 57 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 11 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 53 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 56 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 46 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 49 km 1
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 39 km
2011 502 8,344 45 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 10 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 35 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 87 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 10 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 99 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 18 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 11 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 90 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 83 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 19 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 96 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 14 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
February 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Kennard has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.3").

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