Karnes City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Karnes County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,101 Population 1,337/sq mi density
$58,601 Median Income $24,241 per capita
$90,400 Home Value $208,097 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,601 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,400 home value, $669/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Karnes City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,601
22% below
$24,241 per capita
Home Value
$90,400
68% below
Zillow: $208,097
Median Rent
$669/mo
42% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Karnes City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Karnes City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
32%
Rent
58%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Karnes City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Karnes City residents earn a median household income of $58,601 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,241. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 409 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Karnes City is $90,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,097. Median rent is $669/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

12.9% of adults in Karnes City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Karnes City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.

Data Overview

People

Population3,101
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,337/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,601
Per Capita$24,241
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$7,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,380

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,400
Rent$669
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$208,097
Housing Units1,125
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,310/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
AQI7 (Good)
Elevation426 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Karnes City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.