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Karnes County
  • County in Texas
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Karnes County

#814 in Best Counties to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      A minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Karnes County is located in Texas with a population of 14,823. In Karnes County, most residents own their homes. Residents of Karnes County tend to be conservative. The public schools in Karnes County are above average.
    Population
    14,823
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $111,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $783
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      294.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      73.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      14.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      676.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,176.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      117.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      25%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,526
    National
    $69,021
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