City safety & data profile

KerrvilleTX

Kerrville, TX is a 23K-resident city in Kerr County with a median household income of $62,102.

Kerr County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kerrville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kerrville has a population larger than 52% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $303,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 48%
By size
$62,102
Median income
$303,400
Median home
11.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Kerrville

Kerrville posts a median household income higher than 26% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Kerrville area.

Top 74%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Kerrville

Where Kerrville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$62,102 Bottom 26% higher than 26% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kerrville, TX beyond the headline numbers

Kerrville sits inside Kerr County, Texas, at roughly 30.05°N, -99.14°W. Population 23,136, $62,102 median household income. Median home value $303,400, median rent $1,086. Poverty rate 11.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kerrville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.6%, then short sleep duration at 35.2%. 1 hospital in/around Kerrville, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kerrville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,136
Kerrville
Median Income
$62,102
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$303,400
+33% vs avg
Median Age
41.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kerr County) - Kerrville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
53K+8%
Median Income
$69,395+59%
Median Home Value
$321,200+113%
Poverty Rate
11.4%-23%
Unemployment
3.3%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kerrville, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Poverty Rate
11.5% -19% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%
Work From Home 8.7%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 75.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.6%
Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
Obesity
34.5%
Physical Inactivity
29.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Diabetes
15%
Binge Drinking
14.8%
Current Smoking
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.6%
Annual Checkup 78%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.9%
Stroke
4.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
KERRVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kerrville, TX? ▼
Kerrville, TX has a population of 23,136 people, located in Kerr County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Kerrville? ▼
The median household income in Kerrville, TX is $62,102 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
What is the median home value in Kerrville? ▼
The median home value in Kerrville, TX is $303,400. Median rent is $1,086/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kerrville? ▼
The top health indicators in Kerrville include High Blood Pressure (40.6%), Short Sleep Duration (35.2%), Obesity (34.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kerrville? ▼
Kerrville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kerrville? ▼
The median age in Kerrville, TX is 41.7 years. 34.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kerrville, TX is located in Kerr County, Texas. With a population of 23K and a $62,102 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kerrville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Kerrville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kerrville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kerr County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.