Home Value
$60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Kilgore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population116
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$30,482
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$313M
Commute17 min
Housing
Home Value$60,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation2,917 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+90.1%
School Score5.81
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute17 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries1
Is Kilgore a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kilgore receives an overall livability score of 1.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kilgore faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kilgore is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Kilgore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches, including 38.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Kilgore has a population of 116 with a density of 258 people per square mile. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.7%), with 23.3% Hispanic.
Population
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
The median household income in Kilgore is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $30,482 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $39,367 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 108 |
| County GDP | $313M |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
The median home value in Kilgore is $60,000, 79% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Kilgore vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 67.2% |
| |
| Premature Death | 34,850/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 4.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
Crime Rates: Kilgore vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Kilgore has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 22.6 inches |
| 40% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 38.2 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9391°N, 100.9573°W |
| County FIPS | 46121 |