Kinney County

Kinney County Offices

Kinney County Town List

Kinney County is one of the 254 Counties of Texas State, United States. It’s situated on the western side of San Antonio, has Edwards County on the north, Uvalde to the east, Maverick on the southern side, while Val Verde County and Mexico borders the County on the western side. 

The region has an estimated population of 3,617, indicating a -0.69% annual growth rate and ranking the County position 216 in Texas in 2021. The County’s land measures 3,535 km2 and has 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km2) as its population density. 

Kinney County derives its name from an early settler, Henry Lawrence Kinney, a politician and military officer in America. The region’s county seat is Brackettville, with a current projection of 1658 residents. 

Kinney County is among the eleven 23rd Congressional district member counties. 

County Offices 

Kinney County government offers services to its citizens through various offices, including the following. 

County Judge Office 

The management of this office is under Honorable Tully Shahan. In addition to serving as a County Court judge, the personnel oversees the operations of the Commissioners courts. Besides the judicial responsibilities, the judge performs the tasks of a County chief board member and provides the County with any necessary assistance and information. You can reach this office via Phone: 830-563-2401, Fax 8305639163. 

Commissioners Court Office 

This office operates under Judge Tully Shahan. He presides over the court’s operations. You can contact him through email: [email protected]. 

County Attorney Office 

The office head here is Brent Smith. He’s responsible for the prosecution of all criminal offenses of the County. Contact the office at 830-563-2240 if in need. 

County Clerk Office 

Rick Alvarado is the head of this office. The officer is in charge of taking and keeping real property records. Use 830-563-2521 to contact the office. 

County Treasurer Office 

Diana Guiterrez is the officer in charge of this office. The treasurer takes care of the County’s finances and carries out investments of these funds on behalf of the County. She also maintains and reconciles checking accounts. Dial 830-563-2777 to contact the office. 

County Tax Assessor-Collector Office 

This office operates under Martha Pena-Padron. Official assignments include real and business property appraisal within the County. You can contact this office at 830-563-2688. 

County Sheriff Office 

Brad Coe is the County Sheriff. He patrols any unincorporated areas within the County and other areas not under the municipal police force. In addition, the office enforces legal judgments like tax delinquencies, repossessions, and foreclosures. Use (830) 563-2401 to reach out to the office. 

Justice Of The Peace Office 

The management of this office is under Hon. Narce D. Villarreal. The office oversees the justice court during proceedings involving disputes of landlord and tenant, insignificant civil cases, and misdemeanors. It may also conduct marriage ceremonies and inquests. Contact the office through Email: [email protected], phone: (830)563-2881, fax: (830)563-3077. 

County Auditor Office 

The County’s chief editor is Donieta O’keeffe. The auditor identifies opportunities to boost the effectiveness and efficiency of government agencies. She’s also responsible for investigating fraudulent activities and corruption. 

Elections Office 

Rick Alvarado is the County’s elections administrator. The office is the custodian of election materials and in various languages to meet the requirements of federal law. 

Education Status 

Kinney County has three public schools with 585 students for the academic year 2021-2022. The region’s public schools are among the top-ranked in Texas State. These schools include Jone Intermediate/Elementary School, Brackett J High School, and Brackett High School. The ranking is based on the students’ math and reading proficiency performance. 

The County has a math proficiency score of 48%, slightly below Texas’s 51%. The reading proficiency score of the region is 49%, while the statewide score is 47%. Public schools in this County rank 8/10, positioning them among the top 30% in Texas. 

Each student in Kinney County receives a boost of $10,338 for their studies, slightly lower than the U.S. $12,383. The teacher-student ratio in the County is 1:12, while each librarian serves 321 students. 

Health Conditions 

The life expectancy of Kinney is 81.9 years, higher than the U.S. 77.5 years. That’s a clear indication of a healthy population in the region. Teens’ birth rate is approximately 45%, while babies born with a low birth weight amount to 8.0%. Residents with fair and poor general health are approximately 24%, while the entire U.S. average is about 17%. 

Only 18% of the County’s population has no medical insurance cover. Therefore, health care is accessible to most of the residents. Primary care doctors’ availability is 0.3 which is a third of the entire United States. 

A significant number (15.5%) of the residents in this area have mental health issues. However, there is proper management of these conditions as no deaths are reported due to such problems. Medicare beneficiaries with mental problems total 9.2%, half of the U.S. 18%. 

The rate of smoking in the region is alarming because it’s almost equal to the U.S. average smoking rate. The Kinney County and U.S. smoking rates are 20.2% and 21.1%, respectively. 

County Economy 

The key indicators of the region’s economy are wealth, opportunities, and employment. The rate of unemployment is 3.6% as compared to the national average of  3.7%. The average weekly wage of this County is $924, against $782 of the entire U.S., and the labor force participation is 38.6%. 

That translates to the 19.6% poverty rate. Households receiving public assistance income make up 2% of the population, while the national median is 1.9%. The median household income of Kinney County is $26,738, significantly lower than the average U.S. of $51,758. The County’s medical debt in collections amounts to 16%, slightly below the U.S. 19%. 

Businesses are doing well in the region. While the average growth rate in the United States is 7.5%, Kinney County has double the figure, attaining 15.2%.  Moreover, the area has a job diversity index of 0.26 compared to 0.84 of Texas and 0.74% of the U.S. 

Major Highways 

Kinney County is served by three major highways, namely U.S. Highway 90, U.S. Highway 277, and State Highway 131. The three highways serve the County in conjunction with several farm roads and the Union Pacific Railroad.