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Karnes City, TX
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Karnes City, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Karnes City a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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 $198,126. 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.
Safety & Crime
Karnes City reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,367/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.