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Crime in Kilgore summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kilgore. Key points include:
There were 344 total crimes in Kilgore in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kilgore is 2,534.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kilgore is 338.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kilgore is 2,195.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kilgore is 19.60% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Kilgore Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kilgore / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 344 | 2,534.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 46 | 338.9 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 22.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 257.9 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 298 | 2,195.7 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 37 | 272.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 237 | 1,746.2 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 176.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kilgore summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kilgore. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kilgore is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kilgore is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Kilgore is $211,755.
The median income in Kilgore is $66,295.
Kilgore's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kilgore Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kilgore | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kilgore, TX Weather
The average high in Kilgore is 76.3° and the average low is 53.8°.
There are 63.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kilgore |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kilgore Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kilgore
The current population in Kilgore is 13,470. The population has increased 6.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,470 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 13,444 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 13,400 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 13,364 | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 14,824 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 14,827 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 14,867 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 14,784 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 14,658 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 14,442 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 14,178 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 13,731 | 4.3% |
| 2012 | 13,165 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 12,844 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 12,706 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kilgore
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Kilgore is:
49.5% White with 6,665 White residents.
14.0% African American with 1,881 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 65 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 107 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
8.4% Two Or More with 1,126 Two Or More residents.
26.9% Hispanic with 3,626 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kilgore
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Kilgore is 49.8% female with 6,713 female residents.
Kilgore is 50.2% male with 6,756 male residents.
| Gender | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kilgore for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Kilgore completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Kilgore completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Kilgore completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Kilgore completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Kilgore completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Kilgore completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Kilgore completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Kilgore completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kilgore completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kilgore, Texas
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7.6% of households in Kilgore earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Kilgore earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.4% of households in Kilgore earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Kilgore earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.2% of households in Kilgore earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Kilgore earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.4% of households in Kilgore earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Kilgore earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Kilgore earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Kilgore earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kilgore | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
