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Kilgore.
About
Life in Kilgore
Kilgore is a community of 13,444 people in Texas. The median household income is $66,295, median rent runs about $1,010 per month, and median home values are around $171,600. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Kilgore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
83.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kilgore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kilgore, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (67.6%), and 19.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.2%
of residents
65 and Older
11.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.4%
of households
Married Couples
50.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
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 28% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Kilgore
In Kilgore, rent runs 28% below the TX average, and home values are 40% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,458
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $212,644 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Kilgore
Unemployment in Gregg County, which includes Kilgore, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Kilgore: Gregg County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gregg County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Kilgore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24 min avg
How Kilgore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kilgore, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 131 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 18% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kilgore runs 18% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
271.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,708.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kilgore Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gregg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gregg County, which includes Kilgore, the most common type is heat, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heat | $115,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Heat | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 27 | Heat | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Heat | $413,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Heat | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Heat | $80,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
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.
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gregg County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gregg County, which includes Kilgore, is typically good — 316 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
316
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gregg County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kilgore has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Hot Days/Year
100
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
35
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 3.62" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 3.80" |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 4.45" |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 3.89" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 4.22" |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 2.46" |
| Aug | 95°F | 73°F | 2.64" |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 3.95" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.80" |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 4.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kilgore
Uninsured
19.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kilgore's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Longview
Longview Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Longview
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Longview
Psychiatric · 12.1 mi away · Longview
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.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kilgore
Kilgore's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Kilgore
Public · 2-year · 3,215 students · in-state tuition $2,160 · 34% graduate · median earnings $41,097 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,468 students · in-state tuition $38,290 · 54% graduate · median earnings $61,644 (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 & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kilgore
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Kilgore
Kilgore Public Library
301 N Henderson Blvd, Kilgore
Cities Near Kilgore
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kilgore?
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Kilgore FAQ
Is Kilgore, Texas affordable?⌄
Kilgore's median rent is $1,010/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,295/year. Median home value is $171,600.
Is Kilgore, Texas safe?⌄
Kilgore's violent crime rate was 271 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1709 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kilgore, Texas?⌄
Gregg County, which includes Kilgore, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kilgore, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Kilgore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,010/month and median household income is $66,295/year. The median home value is $171,600. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kilgore, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Kilgore is 24 minutes, which is about 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