At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$33,412 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
Zillow: $360,125
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
2,868/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Kempner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kempner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kempner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kempner residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,412. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kempner is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,125. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 19.3% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Kempner reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,868/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Kempner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kempner has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,242
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$33,412
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$2,244M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,900
Rent$1,067
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$360,125
Housing Units486
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property2,868/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,021 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kempner was built in 1990.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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