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Karnes City, TX

Karnes City, TX.

Population: 4,676 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,534
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
-11.5%
5-year appreciation
-20.6%
All-time peak (2021-12)
$258,610
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
30.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
7
Days with Good air quality
357

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Burris Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) (43 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-18 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$1,223
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
31.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,613
Average weekly wage
$1,390
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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