At a Glance
Median Income
$65,568
$29,984 per capita
Home Value
$130,500
Zillow: $219,131
Median Rent
$875/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,141/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Kountze Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kountze's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kountze a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kountze residents earn a median household income of $65,568 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,984. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kountze is $130,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,131. Median rent is $875/month, with 19.7% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Kountze reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,141/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Kountze hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kountze has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,982
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,568
Per Capita$29,984
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$875
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$219,131
Housing Units851
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,141/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.5 in/yr
Elevation86 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Kountze was founded in 1881.
The median home in Kountze was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.