COUNTY REPORT TX

Kenedy County, Texas

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

Recent water monitoring in Kenedy County shows 2 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Kenedy County Compares

Kenedy County86/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Kenedy County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Kenedy County scores 4 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 78385 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 78338 (73/100)
$1,400
Avg Remediation

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 18.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,245, driven primarily by sea_level

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,245

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Kenedy County residents

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Kenedy County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Kenedy County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations
1 78385 Sarita 98 A 10 (1 health)
2 78338 Armstrong 73 B 0

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Overview

Kenedy County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kenedy County?
Kenedy County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kenedy County?
Kenedy County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kenedy County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kenedy County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,245 per homeowner.
How does Kenedy County compare to Texas?
Kenedy County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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