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Kerrville.
About
Life in Kerrville
Kerrville sits on the Guadalupe River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, and it's long drawn retirees and outdoor lovers: the median age is about 42, and arts, hospitality and food service employ about 17% of working residents. The median home value is $303,400, about 9% below the national median, and rent averages $1,086 a month. The median household income is $62,102, below the national figure, which reflects the many retirees.
Kerrville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
89.8%
of households
Population Growth
+5.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kerrville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kerrville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (53.7%), and 9.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
28.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Kerrville
In Kerrville, rent runs 23% below the TX average, and home values are 7% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,738
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $349,946 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Kerrville
Unemployment in Kerrville is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Kerrville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.6 min avg
How Kerrville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kerrville, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 54 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 89 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 40% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kerrville runs 40% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
197.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
686.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kerrville Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kerr County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kerr County, which includes Kerrville, the most common type is drought, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Drought | $200.1M |
| 2024 | 15 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Drought | $215,000 |
| 2022 | 22 | Drought | $307,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2019 | 9 | Hail | $2,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kerr County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kerrville has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
46
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
83
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 34°F | 1.66" |
| Feb | 63°F | 38°F | 1.63" |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 2.27" |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 4.29" |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 3.31" |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 2.09" |
| Aug | 93°F | 69°F | 1.93" |
| Sep | 87°F | 63°F | 3.73" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 2.16" |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 1.94" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kerrville
Kerrville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
18.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Peterson Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kerrville
Kerrville's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Kerrville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,053 students · in-state tuition $40,850 · 52% graduate · median earnings $54,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kerrville
Kerrville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kerrville
Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library
505 Water St, Kerrville
Kerr Regional History Center
425 Water St, Kerrville
Cities Near Kerrville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kerrville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kerrville FAQ
Is Kerrville, Texas affordable?⌄
Kerrville's median rent is $1,086/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,102/year. Median home value is $303,400.
Is Kerrville, Texas safe?⌄
Kerrville's violent crime rate was 197 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 687 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kerrville, Texas?⌄
Kerrville has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kerrville, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Kerrville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,086/month and median household income is $62,102/year. The median home value is $303,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kerrville, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Kerrville is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from