Cost of living in Kenedy County, TX
Population 52 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Kenedy County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Kenedy County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Kenedy County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Kenedy County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Kenedy County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Kenedy County
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Kenedy County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Kenedy County
What it costs to live in Kenedy County each month.
- Rent $786
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $633
- State tax $0
- Rent $976
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,106
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,273
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,106
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Kenedy County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Kenedy County?
In Kenedy County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $786 per month, a two-bedroom averages $976 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,273 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Kenedy County?
In Kenedy County, TX, individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,750 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Kenedy County?
The estimated cost of living in Kenedy County, TX is approximately $2,807 per month for a single person, $4,223 for a couple, $6,662 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Kenedy County?
The combined sales tax rate in Kenedy County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
How much does healthcare cost in Kenedy County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kenedy County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 0.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
How does Kenedy County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP