Kilgore, TX
Living in Kilgore
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute84
Public Transit10
Affordability77
Public Safety63
Airports11
Hospitals57
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate25%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$660Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas2%
Utility gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kilgore
United States45
Texas51
Longview Metro Area41
Gregg County38
Property Crime in Kilgore
United States48
Texas58
Longview Metro Area47
Gregg County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kilgore
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kilgore, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kilgore, TX
East Texas Christian School
5 miles, NE
Longview Christian Academy
9 miles, NE
The Prep School
10 miles, NE
Trinity School of Texas
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kilgore, TX
LeTourneau University
9 miles, NE
Jarvis Christian College
23 miles, NW
The University of Texas at Tyler
24 miles, W
Texas College
26 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kilgore, TX
Good Shepherd Medical Center Marshall
10 miles, NE
Longview Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Longview
12 miles, NE
Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Kilgore, TX
East Texas Regional Airport
9 miles, E
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
32 miles, W
Shreveport Regional Airport
60 miles, E
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
89 miles, NE