Kermit, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Winkler County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,681 Population 2,245/sq mi density
$90,181 Median Income $34,088 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $146,982 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 495 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,181 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kermit, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,181
20% above
$34,088 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
58% below
Zillow: $146,982
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
16.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
60% below
495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
69.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Kermit Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
42%
Rent
78%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kermit 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

Kermit residents earn a median household income of $90,181 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,088. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kermit is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,982. Median rent is $907/month, with 16.6% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Kermit reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 495/100K.

Education

9.1% of adults in Kermit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 69.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kermit has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,681
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,245/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,181
Per Capita$34,088
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,805

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,300
Rent$907
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$146,982
Housing Units2,528
Rent Burden16.6%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property495/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation2,858 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+69.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Kermit was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.336 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.