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Kennard, TX
City in Houston County, Texas.
Population
270
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
208
ZIP codes
0
Kennard and its ZIP codes
Kennard at a glance
- Kennard is 80% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Kennard, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Kennard.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,857
7,667 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,177
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,356 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kennard, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 38°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kennard, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Kennard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrockettCity | 16 mi | 8.9 |
| WellsTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| LatexoCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| GrapelandCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| GrovetonCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| AltoTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| LoveladyCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| HudsonCity | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| BurkeCity | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| DibollCity | 26 mi | 5 |
| LufkinCity | 27 mi | 34.2 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.1 |
| Westwood ShoresCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kennard, TX in?
- Kennard is in Houston County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kennard, TX?
- About 270 people live in Kennard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kennard?
- Nearby places include Crockett (16 mi), Wells (17 mi), Latexo (17 mi), Grapeland (20 mi), Groveton (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023