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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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