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Lampasas County

Population in July 2008: 1,178. Population change since 2000: +17.3%
 

Males: 594  (50.5%)
Females: 584  (49.5%)

Median resident age:  33.2 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76539.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $52,982 (it was $37,981 in 2000)
Kempner:  $52,982
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,816
Kempner:  $23,816
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $141,410 (it was $77,000 in 2000)
Kempner:  $141,410
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $154,964; Detached houses: $173,642; Townhouses or other attached units: $43,420; Mobile homes: $51,231
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Races in Kempner:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.2%)
  • Hispanic (8.0%)
  • Black (6.4%)
  • Other race (3.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.6%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Kempner: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (21.5%), Irish (10.2%), United States (10.0%), English (5.8%), French (4.0%), Polish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 876 feet

Land area: 2.23 square miles.

Population density: 528 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kempner

  • High school or higher: 87.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kempner city

  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

70 residents are foreign born (5.4% Europe, 0.8% Asia).

This city:  7.0%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Kempner, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Kempner to the number of sex offenders is 69 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Kempner:  1.4% ($1,051)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Killeen, TX (15.3 miles , pop. 86,911).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Austin, TX (55.5 miles , pop. 656,562).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (116.8 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Copperas Cove, TX (2.4 miles ), Briggs, TX (3.2 miles ), Lampasas, TX (3.5 miles ), Fort Hood, TX (3.5 miles ), Southwest Bell, TX (3.7 miles ), Killeen, TX (3.9 miles ), Adamsville, TX (4.3 miles ), Harker Heights, TX (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 31.08 N, Longitude: 97.98 W

Area code: 512

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Population change in the 1990s: +509 (+102.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (14%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electricians (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)



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Crime in Kempner (2007):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 0.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 302.7)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  0.85
US city average:  3.00

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Kempner-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1997, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.9 miles away from the Kempner city center killed 27 people and injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 5/6/1973, a category 5 tornado 48.4 miles away from the city center .



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Hospitals/medical centers near Kempner:
  • METROPLEX HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; KILLEEN, TX)
  • ROLLINS BROOK COMMUNITY (about 17 miles; LAMPASAS, TX)
  • SETON HIGHLAND LAKES (about 29 miles; BURNET, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Kempner, TX

Airports located in Kempner:
Amtrak stations near Kempner:
  • 14 miles: FORT HOOD (BLDG. 108, 76 TANK BATTALION AVE.) - Bus Station
  • 16 miles: KILLEEN (ARROW TRAILWAYS, 200 E. AVENUE C) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kempner:
  • CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 12 miles; KILLEEN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,777)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR (about 30 miles; BELTON, TX; FT enrollment: 2,257)
  • TEMPLE COLLEGE (about 33 miles; TEMPLE, TX; FT enrollment: 2,054)
  • AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; AUSTIN, TX; FT enrollment: 12,819)
  • BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 13,183)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (about 57 miles; AUSTIN, TX; FT enrollment: 46,503)
  • MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 3,658)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.9 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  77.5%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.8%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.3%
Whole state:  6.7%

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Kempner compared to Texas state average:

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  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Kempner (2009 data):
  • National Bank: Kempner Branch at 12444 East Highway 190, branch established on 2007-04-09. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $452.3 mil, Deposits: $410.3 mil, headquarters in Gatesville, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: National United Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Lampasas County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (70%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Kempner

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristEpiscopal Church
Adherents48.3%24.9%9.5%7.2%3.7%
Congregations30.8%7.7%11.5%19.2%3.8%
NameLutheran ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents2.1%1.8%1.2%0.9%0.3%
Congregations3.8%3.8%7.7%3.8%7.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$6,436$38,6160$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,225$26,7000$0
Totals for Government 3$8,661$34,6440$0



Kempner government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $26,000
  • Tax - Property: $44,000
    Public Utilities: $31,000
    Total General Sales: $16,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $0

12.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,988 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.62%
Texas average:  8.37%

0.46% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,404 average AGI)
Lampasas County:  0.46%
Texas average:  0.20%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Coryell County, TX  2.54% ($36,622 average AGI)
from Bell County, TX  2.04% ($38,189)
from Travis County, TX  0.37% ($33,792)


9.93% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,322 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.93%
Texas average:  7.44%

0.21% of residents moved to foreign countries ($539 average AGI)
Lampasas County:  0.21%
Texas average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bell County, TX  1.47% ($29,054 average AGI)
to Coryell County, TX  1.44% ($32,356)
to Burnet County, TX  0.51% ($44,313)


Strongest AM radio stations in Kempner:
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCYL (1450 AM; 1 kW; LAMPASAS, TX; Owner: RONALD K. WITCHER)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KRZX (1660 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KLBJ (590 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRZI (1580 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kempner:
  • KSSM (103.1 FM; COPPERAS COVE, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDHT (93.3 FM; CEDAR PARK, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KHHL (98.9 FM; LEANDER, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KNCT-FM (91.3 FM; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KFMK (105.9 FM; ROUND ROCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WACO-FM (99.9 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWTX-FM (97.5 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVLT (88.5 FM; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KUSJ (105.5 FM; HARKER HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KLFX (107.3 FM; NOLANVILLE, TX; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KBEY (92.5 FM; BURNET, TX; Owner: MUNBILLA BROADCASTING PROPERTIES, LTD.)
  • KBGO (95.7 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHFI-FM (96.7 FM; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOOC (106.3 FM; BELTON, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHLB-FM (106.9 FM; BURNET, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KXXS (104.9 FM; MARBLE FALLS, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KACQ (101.9 FM; LOMETA, TX; Owner: DEBRA L. WITCHER)
  • KIIZ-FM (92.3 FM; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Kempner:
  • KAKW (Channel 62; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: KAKW LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KNCT (Channel 46; BELTON, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KWKT (Channel 44; WACO, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXXV (Channel 25; WACO, TX; Owner: CENTEX TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • KWTX-TV (Channel 10; WACO, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KXAM-TV (Channel 14; LLANO, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC)
  • KPLE-LP (Channel 31; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: KILLEEN CHRISTIAN B/CING.CORPORATION)
  • K16CY (Channel 16; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

Kempner, Texas:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 5
  • Fatalities: 8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 15
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Texas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 164
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 248
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 46
  • Fatalities: 181
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 430
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 23
See more detailed statistics of Kempner fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 76
Total length: 601 meters (1,972ft)
Total costs: $486,000
Total average daily traffic: 750,970
Total average daily truck traffic: 199,539

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 5
  • 1930-1939: 4
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 3
  • 1960-1969: 52
  • 1970-1979: 3
  • 1980-1989: 4
  • 1990-1999: 3
  • 2000-2009: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Kempner, TX

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • .5 Mi S Hwy 190 & Int 190 & Fm Rd 2313, Call Sign: KNCR738
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/19/1996, Expiration Date: 03/05/2002, Cancelation Date: 05/05/2002
    Registrant: County Of Lampasas, Kempner, TX 76539, Phone: (512) 932-3993
  • 7 Km Ese On Fm 2808, Type: Tank, Structure height: 17 m, Call Sign: WPHH583
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/30/2005, Expiration Date: 06/08/2015, Certifier: Don Guthrie
    Registrant: Kempner Water Supply Corporation, 11986 E Hwy 190, Kempner, TX 76539, Phone: (512) 932-3701, Fax: (512) 932-2546, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Kempner)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: HUGHES TH-55A (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING HIO-360 SER (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 379MC , Serial Number: 67-18375, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 08/15/1989
    Registrant (Individual): Jerrry W Glaze, 721 County Road 4630, Kempner, TX 76539
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 63138 , Serial Number: 15077130, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 08/05/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Jane S King, 1248 County Road 4390, Kempner, TX 76539, Other Owners: Aviation Lampasas
  • Aircraft: BURK FRANK EDWARD KITFOX II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 701U , Serial Number: 700, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 10/14/1992
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 3957 Wells Ln, Kempner, TX 76539
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269B (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 64 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9423F , Serial Number: 65-0207, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry W Glaze, 721 County Road 4630, Kempner, TX 76539


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 62
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Service Call: 41
  • Good Intent Call: 54

Incident types - Kempner


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