Karnes County, TX

Living in Karnes County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 6
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 59
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Schools 39
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Residents

16k Population +665 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate37%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$613 Median Monthly Rent +$299 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
LP gas7%
Utility gas25%

Crime

Violent Crime in Karnes County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Karnes County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 2 0
Feb 57 2 0
Mar 63 2 0
Apr 70 2 0
May 77 3 0
Jun 82 4 0
Jul 84 3 0
Aug 85 2 0
Sep 80 3 0
Oct 72 3 0
Nov 63 2 0
Dec 55 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Karnes County

Inland Flooding77
Tornado20
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Karnes County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Karnes County, TX

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Sacred Heart School
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Colleges

Colleges near Karnes County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Karnes County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Karnes County, TX

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