Kleberg County , Texas

Population: 30,629 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $57,612 Home $152,200 Rent $1,022/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 30,629 residents, Kleberg County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Kleberg County in the top 16% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.

$57,612
Median Income
household
$152,200
Home Value
median
$1,022/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $57,612
Per Capita Income $26,301
Poverty Rate 28.8%
Median Home Value $152,200
Median Gross Rent $1,022/mo
Owner Occupied 53.9%
Renter Occupied 46.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 30,629
Median Age 29.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 23.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.1%
Obesity
15.4%
Diabetes
13.9%
Smoking
34.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
No Physical Activity
20.7%
Depression
39.5%
Insufficient Sleep
71.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 84.4  ·  84th national percentile

🌊 Flood
34.80
🌪️ Tornado
49.52
🌀 Hurricane
93.91
🔥 Wildfire
66.60
❄️ Winter Storm
29.15
🌍 Earthquake
19.08
☀️ Drought
63.23

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