At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$35,651 per capita
Home Value
$122,300
Zillow: $227,963
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.2% smoking rate
How Kosse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kosse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kosse a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kosse residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,651. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kosse is $122,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,963. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 32.5% 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.
Education
10.9% of adults in Kosse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kosse has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population475
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$35,651
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,300
Rent$1,071
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$227,963
Housing Units265
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation498 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Kosse was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.