Knippa, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
997 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
96.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,212 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$495 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Uvalde County
3
Uvalde Urban Area
3
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Uvalde County
6
Uvalde Urban Area
6
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

Climate

Hot semi-arid climate. Hot and dry grassland climate with low rainfall and periodic drought. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 52
Feb 2 0 56
Mar 2 0 63
Apr 2 0 70
May 3 0 77
Jun 4 0 82
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 2 0 85
Sep 3 0 79
Oct 3 0 71
Nov 2 0 61
Dec 1 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Knippa School
<1 miles, SW · 4.6star
Cluster v Sp Ed
10 miles, E
Sabinal El
10 miles, E · 1.4star
Sabinal Hs
10 miles, E · 3.2star
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Colleges

Southwest Texas Junior College
9 miles, W · 1.4star
Northwest Vista College
57 miles, E · 1.9star
Schreiner University
59 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Uvalde Memorial Hospital
10 miles, W · 4.1star
Medina Regional Hospital
30 miles, E · 3.2star
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Airports

Del Rio International Airport
78 miles, NW · 1star
Laredo International Airport
122 miles, S · 1star
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