Kennard, Texas facts for kids
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Kennard, Texas
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Kennard City Hall building (established 1978)
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Location of Kennard, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
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| • Total | 272 |
| • Density | 209.2/sq mi (80.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75847
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-38884 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410182 |
Kennard (/kəˈnɑːrd/ KƏ-nard) is a small city in Houston County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 272 people lived there. It is known for being surrounded by the beautiful Davy Crockett National Forest. The main road that goes through Kennard is Texas State Highway 7.
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About Kennard's Location
Kennard is located in the eastern part of Houston County, Texas. The city is completely surrounded by the Davy Crockett National Forest. This means there are lots of trees and nature nearby.
Texas State Highway 7 is an important road here. It goes west about 16 miles (26 km) to Crockett, which is the main town of the county. If you go northeast on Highway 7, you will reach Nacogdoches, which is about 37 miles (60 km) away.
Land and Water
The city of Kennard covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Small streams called forks of Cochino Bayou flow through the city. These streams eventually flow eastward into the Neches River.
Kennard's Climate
The weather in Kennard is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often marked as Cfa.
Population of Kennard
The population of Kennard has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 448 people living in the city. By 2020, the population was 272 people.
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| 1970 | 448 | — | |
| 1980 | 424 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 341 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 317 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 337 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 272 | −19.3% | |
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People and Households
According to the census from 2000, there were 317 people living in Kennard. These people lived in 123 different homes, and 83 of those were families.
The average number of people living in one home was about 2.58. For families, the average size was about 3.17 people.
Age Groups
In 2000, about 28.4% of the people in Kennard were under 18 years old. About 11.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the city was 33 years old.
Education in Kennard
Students in Kennard attend schools that are part of the Kennard Independent School District. The local high school is Kennard High School. Their sports teams are known as the Tigers.
Images for kids
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First Baptist Church of Kennard
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Kennard High School Tigers exhibit
See also
In Spanish: Kennard (Texas) para niños
