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Crime in Kermit summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kermit. Key points include:
There were 37 total crimes in Kermit in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kermit is 631.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kermit is 153.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kermit is 477.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kermit is -70.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Kermit Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kermit / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 37 | 631.4 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 153.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 34.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 102.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 28 | 477.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 204.8 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 12 | 204.8 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 68.3 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kermit summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kermit. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kermit is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kermit is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Kermit is $131,769.
The median income in Kermit is $81,170.
Kermit's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kermit Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kermit | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 55 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kermit, TX Weather
The average high in Kermit is 79.4° and the average low is 49.8°.
There are 26.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 12.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kermit |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 26.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 12.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kermit Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kermit
The current population in Kermit is 5,689. The population has decreased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,689 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 5,681 | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 5,984 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 6,078 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 6,283 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 6,503 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 6,614 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 6,405 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 6,219 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 6,057 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 5,894 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 5,534 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 5,602 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,616 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 5,701 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kermit
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Kermit is:
19.7% White with 1,121 White residents.
4.5% African American with 255 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 10 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 61 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 19 Two Or More residents.
74.2% Hispanic with 4,219 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kermit | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19.7% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 74.2% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kermit
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Kermit is 47.1% female with 2,680 female residents.
Kermit is 52.9% male with 3,009 male residents.
| Gender | Kermit | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kermit for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in Kermit completed < 9th grade.
17.0% of adults in Kermit completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Kermit completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Kermit completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Kermit completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Kermit completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kermit completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Kermit completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kermit completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kermit | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kermit, Texas
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1.2% of households in Kermit earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Kermit earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in Kermit earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Kermit earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Kermit earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.8% of households in Kermit earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Kermit earn $75,000 to $99,999.
30.5% of households in Kermit earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Kermit earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Kermit earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kermit | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.8% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
