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K-Bar Ranch, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

K-Bar Ranch is a small town in Texas with a population of 524.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
524 Population 155/sq mi density
$28,900 Home Value
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $28,900
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How K-Bar Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population524
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$30,013
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$27,852M
Commute50 min

Housing

Home Value$28,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units281
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Uninsured28.8%
Smoking11.8%
Depression19.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation189 ft (58 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute50 min
Broadband47.0%
Libraries10

Is K-Bar Ranch a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, K-Bar Ranch receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, long commute times. K-Bar Ranch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in K-Bar Ranch is $28,900, 90% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

K-Bar Ranch has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

K-Bar Ranch has a population of 524 with a density of 155 people per square mile. The median age is 58.7 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%).

Population

524
Total Population
155
People / sq mi
58.7yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

K-Bar Ranch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only18.2%
77% below US avg
Spanish81.8%
510% above US avg

Social Characteristics

K-Bar Ranch vs U.S. Average

The median household income in K-Bar Ranch is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: K-Bar Ranch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$30,013
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
IRS Avg AGI$68,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,568
County GDP$27,852M

Business (County)

Restaurants982
Healthcare1,105
Retail1,058
Manufacturing167

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,321
138% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate28.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.9 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in K-Bar Ranch is $28,900, 90% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$28,900
90% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.5%
Housing Units281
Median Year Built1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,321
138% above US avg
Effective Rate28.79%
In K-Bar Ranch, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.8% of residents lack health insurance. 11.8% are current smokers. 19.3% report depression. 33.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: K-Bar Ranch vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma8.5%
COPD4.7%
Cancer4.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.8%
16% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity33.4%
Depression19.3%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.8%
Uninsured28.8%
235% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.5%
Dental Visits50.1%
Premature Death10,927/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access92.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,105
K-Bar Ranch has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.1 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.1 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation189 ft (58 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates27.9928°N, 97.9267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48355
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.5-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.3%
D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 11.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+66.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density155/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,105
Restaurants982
Retail Stores1,058

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.9 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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