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Karnes County, Texas

Among the top 15% of US counties for getting around.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
  • top 1% for air quality
  • top 5% for school quality
  • bottom 12% for park & nature access

Karnes County is a county in Texas with about 15,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include air quality, school quality, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and park & nature access.

Official websiteco.karnes.tx.us (opens in new tab)

Climate

Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain

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75%50%clearovercast
Precipitation 2.8 in1.6 in
oppressive 69%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$58k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$138k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$868better than 40% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.92%better than 93% of US counties
Unemployment5.3%better than 39% of US counties

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)53°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.5 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US counties
Sunny Days226 daysbetter than 36% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 15% of US counties
Comfortable Days109 daysbetter than 95% of US counties

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk58.4better than 41% of US counties
Air Quality7 AQIbetter than 99% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime524/100kbetter than 69% of US counties
Property Crime1365/100kbetter than 30% of US counties

Community

Population14,80533rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.610th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5283rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.4398th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5368th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)32.8%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)56.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 47% of US counties
Airport Distance54 mibetter than 78% of US counties

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access77.2%better than 21% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.08better than 73% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 12% of US counties

Frequently asked questions

Is Karnes County an affordable place to live?
Karnes County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Karnes County?
The median home value in Karnes County is $138k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Karnes County?
Median household income in Karnes County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Karnes County?
Median gross rent in Karnes County is $868 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Karnes County safe?
Karnes County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 524/100k (better than 69%). Property crime is 1365/100k.
What is the weather like in Karnes County?
Karnes County averages 85°F in July and 53°F in January, with 29.5 in of annual precipitation and about 226 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Karnes County?
Public-school quality in Karnes County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Karnes County?
The average one-way commute in Karnes County is 20 min.

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Data sources

  • EPA Air Quality (AQI)
  • EPA Smart Location Database
  • EPI Family Budget Calculator
  • FAA airport enplanements
  • FBI Uniform Crime Reports
  • FEMA National Risk Index
  • MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
  • NCES School Finance Survey
  • NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
  • NOAA nClimGrid
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
  • U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
  • USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)