Kerens, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County
Kerens, TX
At a Glance
How Kerens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kerens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kerens a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kerens residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,380. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kerens is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,679. Median rent is $807/month, with 28.4% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Kerens reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 804/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Kerens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kerens has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.