Karnes City, Texas

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Population in 2022: 3,112 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.0%
 
Males: 1,874  (60.2%)
Females: 1,238  (39.8%)
Median resident age:

35.3 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 78118.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,722 (it was $25,156 in 2000)
Karnes City:

$56,722
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,200 (it was $12,243 in 2000)

Karnes City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,697 (it was $33,100 in 2000)
Karnes City:

$109,697
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $191,800; detached houses: $210,817; mobile homes: $71,339

Median gross rent in 2022: $862.

March 2022 cost of living index in Karnes City: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.4%
(17.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.0% for Black residents, 32.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.5% for other race residents, 28.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Karnes City, TX (2022)
    • 2,21669.3%Hispanic
    • 71922.5%White alone
    • 1755.5%Black alone
    • 892.8%Two or more races
    • 50.2%American Indian alone

Races in Karnes City detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Karnes City, Texas as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Karnes City is 212 to 1.


Crime rates in Karnes City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(90.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(64.4)
1
(32.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.6)
3
(87.3)
5
(147.1)
1
(30.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(61.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(60.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
7
(210.5)
8
(263.0)
9
(289.8)
6
(192.7)
6
(187.4)
8
(244.1)
7
(207.0)
14
(407.3)
10
(294.1)
8
(240.0)
9
(261.7)
11
(321.7)
14
(406.9)
3
(91.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
22
(661.5)
14
(460.2)
12
(386.3)
6
(192.7)
20
(624.8)
11
(335.6)
14
(414.0)
22
(640.1)
18
(529.4)
13
(390.0)
17
(494.3)
3
(87.7)
7
(203.4)
9
(275.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
58
(1,744)
54
(1,775)
64
(2,061)
54
(1,734)
55
(1,718)
52
(1,586)
52
(1,538)
63
(1,833)
40
(1,176)
23
(690.1)
29
(843.3)
35
(1,024)
21
(610.3)
19
(580.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(30.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(64.4)
5
(160.6)
1
(31.2)
1
(30.5)
1
(29.6)
2
(58.2)
3
(88.2)
4
(120.0)
1
(29.1)
1
(29.2)
2
(58.1)
5
(152.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(98.6)
1
(32.2)
1
(32.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(61.0)
1
(29.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index232.7165.7224.1233.8152.5138.2157.9282.8267.6154.5123.0113.8124.7122.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Karnes City, TX

Crime rate in Karnes City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.03
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: American (6.5%), Irish (1.9%), Polish (1.5%), German (1.5%), English (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 433 feet

Land area: 2.12 square miles.

Population density: 1,465 people per square mile   (low).

Karnes City, Texas map

710 residents are foreign born (21.0% Latin America).

This city:

22.2%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,376 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,053 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: San Antonio, TX (53.7 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Kenedy, TX (2.4 miles ),
Falls City, TX (3.1 miles ),
Runge, TX (3.4 miles ),
Gillett, TX (3.9 miles ),
Poth, TX (4.1 miles ),
Nordheim, TX (4.2 miles ),
Pawnee, TX (4.2 miles ),
Tulsita, TX (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 28.89 N, Longitude: 97.90 W

Area code: 830

Distribution of median household income in Karnes City, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Karnes City, TX in 2022
Karnes City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 13 buildings, average cost: $231,200
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $217,500
  • 2020: 13 buildings, average cost: $209,100
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $204,900
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $194,200
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $204,200
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 2014: 27 buildings, average cost: $212,800
  • 2013: 26 buildings, average cost: $192,600
  • 2012: 24 buildings, average cost: $181,600
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $175,600
  • 2009: 30 buildings, average cost: $177,100
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $83,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $30,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $45,500
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $24,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $8,500
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $23,900
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $84,000
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $40,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Karnes City, TX residents
Average permit cost in Karnes City, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +492 (+16.6%).
Most common industries in Karnes City, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.2%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.3%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.1%)
  • Public administration (12.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Karnes City, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)

Average climate in Karnes City, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Karnes City-area historical tornado activity is below Texas state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1966, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.1 miles away from the Karnes City city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1967, a category F3 tornado 37.8 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Karnes City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 34% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 10.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 14.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 342.5 miles away from Karnes City center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 7.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/7/2008 at 09:51:12, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 8.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 333.0 miles away from Karnes City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Karnes County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Karnes City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Karnes City:

  • KARNES CITY HOSPITAL INC (provides emergency services, 700 HIGHWAY 80)
  • BLUEBONNET NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP (696 FM 99)
  • KARNES CITY CARE CENTER (209 COUNTRY CLUB DR BOX 190)
  • KARNES CITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (209 COUNTRY CLUB DR)

Airports located in Karnes City:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Karnes City:

  • Coastal Bend College (about 33 miles; Beeville, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,880)
  • Palo Alto College (about 50 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 5,055)
  • St Philip's College (about 50 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 5,970)
  • San Antonio College (about 53 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 15,182)
  • University of the Incarnate Word (about 53 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 6,875)
  • Trinity University (about 54 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 2,467)
  • Our Lady of the Lake University (about 54 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 2,133)

Public high schools in Karnes City:

Public elementary/middle schools in Karnes City:

See full list of schools located in Karnes City

Library in Karnes City:

  • KARNES CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $71,224; Location: 302 S PANNA MARIA AVE; 16,713 books; 346 audio materials; 458 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 41 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Karnes City: Karnes County Courthouse (A), Karnes City Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Karnes City include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (B), Saint Cornelius Catholic Church (C), First Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Karnes City: Highland Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Chaparral Motel (116 N Highway 80).

Courts: 81st Judicial District Elite (115 North Market Street), Karnes City City - Municipal Court (314 East Calvert Avenue).

Karnes County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
312 people in federal detention centers in 2010
109 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Karnes City in 2000:

  • 520 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 99 people in nursing homes
  • 12 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Banks with branches in Karnes City (2011 data):

  • The Karnes County National Bank of Karnes City: The Karnes County National Bank Of K at 311 East Calvert Street, branch established on 1900/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $155.2 mil, Deposits: $142.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Karnes City:

Marital status in Karnes City, TX
  • Never married: 45.4%
  • Now married: 33.2%
  • Separated: 5.6%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Karnes City:

  • High school or higher: 64.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.8
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Karnes City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Karnes City, TX (based on Karnes County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,4358
Evangelical Protestant2,79724
Mainline Protestant9528
Other1-
None6,639-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.66 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Karnes County:

0.67 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

6.65 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Karnes County:

8.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.0%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Karnes County:

21.4%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.2%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

48.2%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.6%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Karnes City:

9.8%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.3%
State:

33.1%

General health condition:
Here:

55.7%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.3%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Karnes City, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 8$33,820$50,7300$0
Water Supply 6$26,031$52,0620$0
Sewerage 3$12,388$49,5520$0
Parks and Recreation 2$6,359$38,1540$0
Other Government Administration 2$12,374$74,2446$700
Judicial and Legal 2$6,131$36,7860$0
Firefighters 1$2,000$24,0000$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,779$57,3480$0
Other and Unallocable 1$3,706$44,4720$0
Totals for Government 26$107,590$49,6576$700

Karnes City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($60.41)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($20.57)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.96)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($207.90)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($170.63)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($139.46)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($125.00)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($91.58)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($90.30)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($36.31)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($19.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($9.00)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($8.68)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($7.07)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($6.11)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($2.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($2.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($11.89)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($13.50)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($5.14)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($2.25)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.96)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.32)

Karnes City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($107.01)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($2.57)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($6.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($12.21)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($36.95)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($16.39)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($3.21)
    Rents: $3,000 ($0.96)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.32)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($42.10)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($6.43)
    Highways: $4,000 ($1.29)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($637.21)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($203.08)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($40.17)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($24.42)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($0.96)

Karnes City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($325.19)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($283.74)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($41.45)

Karnes City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($14.46)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($630.46)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($19.60)
Businesses in Karnes City, TX
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1H&R Block1
Dairy Queen1UPS2

Strongest AM radio stations in Karnes City:

  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAML (990 AM; 0 kW; KENEDY-KARNES CITY, TX; Owner: SIGA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KSLR (630 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KDRY (1100 AM; 11 kW; ALAMO HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: KDRY RADIO, INC.)
  • KTSA (550 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF SAN ANTONIO)
  • KONO (860 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFNI (1380 AM; 4 kW; PLEASANTON, TX; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXTN (1310 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX)

Strongest FM radio stations in Karnes City:

  • KTNR (92.1 FM; KENEDY, TX; Owner: GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KEMA (94.5 FM; THREE RIVERS, TX; Owner: ROY E. HENDERSON)
  • KXTN-FM (107.5 FM; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KROM (92.9 FM; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KSMG (105.3 FM; SEGUIN, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KISS-FM (99.5 FM; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KBBT (98.5 FM; SCHERTZ, TX; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KCJZ (106.7 FM; TERRELL HILLS, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Karnes City:

  • K45DX (Channel 45; FLORESVILLE, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA PARTNERSHIP OF FLORESVILLE)
  • KENS-TV (Channel 5; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • WOAI-TV (Channel 4; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVDA (Channel 60; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • KABB (Channel 29; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KABB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KSAT-TV (Channel 12; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, SAN ANTONIO, LP)
  • KWEX-TV (Channel 41; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KWEX LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KSAA-LP (Channel 28; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHCE (Channel 23; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TV, INC.)
  • KXTM-LP (Channel 21; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: HUMBERTO LOPEZ)
  • KLRN (Channel 9; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: ALAMO PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • KFTO-CA (Channel 67; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA PARTNERSHIP OF SAN ANTONIO)
  • KQVE-LP (Channel 46; La VERNIA, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
Karnes City fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Karnes City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.2mTotal length
  • $2,434,000Total costs
  • 37,448Total average daily traffic
  • 5,184Total average daily truck traffic
  • 68,600Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
New bridges in Karnes City, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Karnes City, TX

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 26. The highest number of fire incidents - 57 took place in 2018, and the least - 9 in 2007. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Karnes City, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (66.4%), and Structure Fires (21.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Karnes City, TX
    • 27166.4%Outside Fires
    • 8921.8%Structure Fires
    • 4410.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 41.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Karnes City, TX

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Karnes City, Texas:

  • Super 8 Karnes City, 210 S SH 123, Karnes City, Texas 78118 , Phone: (830) 780-2140, Fax: (830) 780-2144
  • Karnes County Lodge, 167 County Rd 300, Karnes city, Texas 78118 , Phone: (830) 203-7787
  • La Quinta Inns and Suites, 1025 S State Hwy 123, Karnes city, Texas 78118 , Phone: (800) 642-4271, Fax: (830) 780-3272
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Karnes City, Texas
Most common first names in Karnes City, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2978.9 years
John2378.7 years
Maria1383.2 years
Jose1372.5 years
Annie1382.9 years
William1278.5 years
James1273.8 years
Henry1267.7 years
Louis1178.5 years
Charles1173.5 years
Most common last names in Karnes City, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Rodriguez2676.4 years
Garcia2668.0 years
Smith1481.2 years
Gonzales1472.9 years
Ruckman1381.6 years
Salge1276.5 years
Martinez1173.5 years
Buehring1169.6 years
Salinas1166.0 years
Riedel981.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Karnes City, TX
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 29.8%Utility gas
  • 2.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Karnes City, TX
  • 90.6%Electricity
  • 5.5%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Karnes City compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Karnes City on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other types of correctional institutions (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in dormitories (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in group homes (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospitals/wards, hospices, and schools for the handicapped (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in long-term care (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in noninstitutionalized settings (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in on base quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the physically handicapped (population 1,000+)"
There are 4 pilots and 9 other airmen in this city.
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  • James C. Bianchi (6)
  • Louis Patrick Dziuk, Jr. (2)
  • Ruben Soliz (1)
  • Simon Perales (1)

Total of 9 patent applications in 2008-2024.