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Kress, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Swisher County County
Kress, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Kress a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% below 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 $109,647. 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.
Safety & Crime
Kress reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 282/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.