Kenedy County

Kenedy County Offices

Kenedy County Town List

Kenedy County was named after a famous rancher, Mifflin Kenedy. The Gulf of Mexico borders the county east, Kleberg County on the north, Brooks and Hidalgo on the west. Kleberg County borders it on the north. The center of the county is at 26°55’ north latitude and 97°40’. The largest town in Kenedy County is Sarita, the county seat, located in northern Kenedy County.  

Kenedy County Topography 

The county seats 1389 square miles and has an elevation ranging from sea level to 100 feet. Kenedy County has sandy soils with light-colored loamy surfaces covering deep molted clay subsoils. The Gulf Coast is covered in salty and sandy soils, with some parts containing greyish black clay. 

Only a tiny percentage of Kenedy County is considered suitable for farming. A significant area of Kenedy County contains scrubby and brush mesquite, with live oak, huisache, post oak, and acacia. The coastal area of Kenedy County has tall bunchgrasses, like the seacoast bluestem, and other grasses like marsh millet, cordgrass, and saltgrass. 

Climate 

The temperatures in Kenedy County range between 47℉ on the low in January and 96℉ at its high in July. Kenedy County has an average temperature of 73°. Rainfall in the area is 26 inches annually. The growing season is 319 days on average. The primary mineral resources in the county are natural gas and oil.  

Kenedy County Population 

According to the 2020 US estimates, Kenedy County has 404 people. According to age and sex, the population calculation is as follows: people under 5 years 4.0%, people under 18 years 24.8%, 65 years and above 16.8%, and females 47.5%. Those who have completed high school are 58%, and those with college degrees are 20%.  

Here’s the origin breakdown: whites alone 90.1%, African American 4.2%, Indian American/Alaska Native 1.7%, Asians 1.7%, Hispanic/Latino 73.3%.   

In the early 21st century, ecotourism, hunting leases, gas and oil production, and ranching were the main economic features of Kenedy County. In 2002, Kenedy County had only 28 ranches covering 474,073 acres, most of which contained pasture. The same year, ranchers in the county earned $8,982,000. 

All agricultural income came from livestock, with beef cattle being the lead agrarian product. 356,000+ barrels of oil and 66,023,029 cubic feet of well gas originated from Kenedy County in 2004.  

Kenedy County Offices 

Kenedy County has several government offices running from the County Judge to the Justice of Peace. The County offices are as follows: Kenedy County judge is Charles Burns. You can contact the judge’s office by phone at 361-294-5224 or fax at 361-294-5244. 

The commissioner’s court contains four precinct commissioners. Precinct 1 Commissioner is Joe Recio, contact phone: 361-294-5224 or fax: 361-294-5244. The precinct 2 commissioner is Israel Vela, Jr., available on the phone: 361-294-5224 and fax: 361-294-5244. Precinct 3 commissioner is Sarita Armstrong Hixon; you can contact the office by phone: 361-595-5551 or fax: 361-595-7050. The 4th Precinct commissioner is Cindy Gonzales, who you can call her phone: 361-216-5298 or fax: 361-216-5294.    

Kenedy County Attorney is Allison Straus, and you can reach the office through phone: 361-294-5292 or fax: 361-294-5303. The County Clerk is Veronica Vela, and her office contacts are 361-294-5220 on the phone or 361-294-5218 for fax.  

The county treasurer is Cynthia M.Salinas, and her office contacts are phone: (361) 294-5304 and fax: 361-294-5604.  

Other County offices include the county tax collector and assessor, Irma G. Longoria, Sheriff Ramon Salinas III, and Justice of the Peace, led by Judge J. Norrell. For more information about Kenedy County Offices, you can visit the county’s website.  

Living in Kenedy County 

The cost of living in Kenedy County is 73.8 compared to the index of 100, which means it is pretty low. Here’s a detailed index list making the average cost of living; grocery 85.2, Health 101.9, housing 48.6, utilities 91. 9, transportation 68.5, miscellaneous 89.3. The median home cost is $115,500, while in the US, it’s $291,700. Living in Kenedy County is relatively cheap.  

The income per capita in Kenedy County is $13,705, and the unemployment rate is 6.8. The future growth rate is expected to be 17.14%. The county’s violent crime rate is 23.9 while the US is 22.7 and property crime is 44.1 while the US is 35.4.  

The sales tax in Kenedy county is 6.3%, while the US average is 7.3%, while the income tax is 0 and in the US 4.6%. The health quality in the county considers the following factors: water and air quality. The water quality is 74 while the US average is 55 and these statistics are for EPA watersheds not drinking water. The air quality index is 83, while the US average is 58, generated from contaminants in the air.  

Activities in Kenedy County 

Kenedy is a small county but has great attraction sites for everyone. There are family-friendly leisure activities and entertainment centers. Some areas include Joe Gulley Park, which is suitable for picnics involving friends and family. The park contains lovely green trees, walking paths, barbeque pits, and extensive playing areas. The park is also a memorial center for World War II veterans.   

Another site to visit is the Desperados Saloon which lets you explore Kenedy’s nightlife. The sports bar offers a good ambiance coupled with trendy music where one can enjoy sports rather than drinks. It is where food and drinks pair to make you happy.   

Coyotes Sports Bar is another location to visit in Kenedy County. This place is a good chill spot where you’ll find cheap drinks and good music playing. Coyotes Sports Bar is suitable for family outings where you can dance and have a good time.  

5d Grill and Lounge has a vintage west theme setting that offers a variety of good meals on the menu. The location is known for its appetizers and excellent customer service. Some meals on their menu include stuffed hamburger steak, chipotle chicken, onion rings, and macaroni. The lounge also hosts Nashville’s country performers. 

Other attractions in Kenedy County include Kenedy Alien Detention Camp, Porter Ranch Airport, Samaritano El Buen, and many more. There are also a lot of churches to visit in the county, like First Mexican Church and many others. You can also check out other areas in Kenedy county through this link.