Karnes County , Texas
Population: 14,819 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,103 Home $136,900 Rent $872/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,819 residents, Karnes County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.
$59,103
Median Income
household
$136,900
Home Value
median
$872/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,103 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,251 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
| Median Home Value | $136,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $872/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,819 |
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.3%
Obesity
14.0%
Diabetes
16.2%
Smoking
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.5%
No Physical Activity
20.3%
Depression
40.2%
Insufficient Sleep
71.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 58.4 · 58th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
61.26
🌀 Hurricane
85.15
🔥 Wildfire
59.16
❄️ Winter Storm
27.24
🌍 Earthquake
11.74
☀️ Drought
86.99
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