De Kalb, Texas
Among the top 3% of US places for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 44% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US places
- top 6% for property crime
- top 7% for violent crime
- bottom 2% for walkability
De Kalb is a small community in Texas with about 1,610 residents. It grades A+ for safety & wellbeing and D for getting around. Standout strengths include property crime, violent crime, and air quality. It rates lower on broadband access and walkability.
- The median home value in De Kalb is $93k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in De Kalb is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in De Kalb is $814 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- De Kalb has a violent crime rate of 0/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in De Kalb is 26 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in3.4 in
oppressive 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US places
Home Value$93k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$814better than 64% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$336better than 45% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.53%better than 24% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.35%better than 88% of US places
Unemployment8.6%better than 18% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.4 in73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 12% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.6better than 61% of US places
Air Quality28 AQIbetter than 93% of US places
School Quality53.4better than 42% of US places
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 93% of US places
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 94% of US places
Community
Population1,61060th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2082nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)57.5%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)19.9%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.8%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 46% of US places
Walkability3.8/20better than 2% of US places
Airport Distance137 mibetter than 21% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access64.5%better than 9% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.42better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is De Kalb an affordable place to live?
- De Kalb is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas. Median rent is $814.
- Is De Kalb safe?
- De Kalb is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 93%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in De Kalb?
- De Kalb averages 83°F in July and 45°F in January, with 48.4 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in De Kalb?
- Public-school quality in De Kalb is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in De Kalb?
- The average one-way commute in De Kalb is 26 min.