At a Glance
Median Income
$46,875
$20,184 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
Zillow: $125,729
Median Rent
$738/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Kress Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kress's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kress a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kress residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,184. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kress is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,729. Median rent is $738/month, with 28.2% 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 1966.
Education
5.2% of adults in Kress hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kress has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population559
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$20,184
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$672M
Avg Weekly Wage$892
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$738
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$125,729
Housing Units313
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
Elevation3,470 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kress was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.