Karnes County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,819 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,103 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$655 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 52
Feb 2 0 56
Mar 2 0 62
Apr 2 0 69
May 3 0 77
Jun 4 0 81
Jul 3 0 84
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 3 0 80
Oct 3 0 71
Nov 2 0 62
Dec 2 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, TX State Senate District 21, TX State House District 31, TX
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Schools

Karnes City Jh
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Karnes City Hs
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
Roger E Sides El
3 miles, W • 1.9 star

Colleges

Coastal Bend College
33 miles, S • 1.4 star
Seguin Beauty School-Seguin
46 miles, N • 1 star
Texas Lutheran University
47 miles, N • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Connally Memorial Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville
35 miles, S • 3.2 star
Cuero Regional Hospital
37 miles, E • 4.1 star

Airports

San Antonio International Airport
57 miles, N • 3.2 star
Laredo International Airport
136 miles, W • 1 star