Kilgore, Texas

Population 13,165

Kilgore is located in Gregg County, TX. The population is 13,165, making Kilgore the 2nd largest city in Gregg County.

There are 7 public schools in Kilgore with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Kilgore is moderate , and there are 78 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kilgore is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kilgore property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kilgore include Laird Hill, Liberty City and Lakeport.

Kilgore Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19%

Crime Rate

3.42% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 173
  • Violent Crimes: 306
  • Robbery: 47
  • Burglary: 392
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

77.14% Higher than national avg.
  • 78 offenders in Kilgore
  • 59.25 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

234 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 18
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 199

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Kilgore, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Kilgore's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Calvary Way Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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78 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Kilgore, TX

Property Reports view all

22 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kilgore, TX issued 22 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kilgore, TX issued 243 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 243 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 230 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $745
  • 1 Bedroom: $795
  • 2 Bedrooms: $950
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,250
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,530

Zip Codes

75662 75663

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Environmental Hazards

234 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Kilgore, TX has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Kilgore, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Kilgore, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.27°
  • February 51.13°
  • March 59.27°
  • April 66.65°
  • May 74.03°
  • June 82.57°
  • July 84.97°
  • August 85.54°
  • September 77.42°
  • October 66.25°
  • November 57.68°
  • December 49.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kilgore, TX

Earthquakes
Kilgore, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kilgore, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kilgore, TX has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kilgore, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kilgore, TX: $56,870

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kilgore is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.98%
White Collar - 52.02%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Louie Gohmert

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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10 Cemeteries view all

25 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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