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Living in Kilgore

Kilgore is a city in the United States, with a population of 13,470 in July 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,010 per month and the median home value was US$171,600. There were 37 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population13,531people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,451EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent887.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.29%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,535offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 60% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Kilgore?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Kilgore.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 71.4%, and the vacancy rate was 13.6% in July 2026. 57.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Kilgore recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,010/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,100 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)939.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent887.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes232 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Kilgore a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 47–65%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,301 of 13,531 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$66,295 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Kilgore is 3.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income66,295 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet14.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,451 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,336 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate3.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Kilgore?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,336 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,612of €2,633 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,633
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €939
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,612
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Kilgore Salary needed to live in Kilgore

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kilgore. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Kilgore. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents29.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents37 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,153 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Kilgore when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesKilgore highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Kilgore highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Kilgore2,535
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,535 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents305.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes36 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.99 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportGGG3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kilgore. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Kilgore.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.89 · Feb 16 · Mar 20.28 · Apr 24.28 · May 28.17 · Jun 31.89 · Jul 33.89 · Aug 34.22 · Sep 31.17 · Oct 25.61 · Nov 19.33 · Dec 14.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003951 (LONGVIEW WSMO)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.22 · Feb 4.22 · Mar 8.11 · Apr 12 · May 16.78 · Jun 20.67 · Jul 22.22 · Aug 22 · Sep 18.61 · Oct 12.67 · Nov 7.33 · Dec 3.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003951 (LONGVIEW WSMO)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8.6 · Feb 10.7 · Mar 14.8 · Apr 18.6 · May 23.1 · Jun 26.9 · Jul 28.8 · Aug 28.8 · Sep 25.4 · Oct 19.5 · Nov 13.5 · Dec 9.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 110.2 · Feb 107.4 · Mar 120.1 · Apr 117.3 · May 110.5 · Jun 125 · Jul 73.91 · Aug 78.74 · Sep 88.65 · Oct 113 · Nov 106.2 · Dec 125.7 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003951 (LONGVIEW WSMO)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading39.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.67 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,099 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Latina (Italy) ±2.6 °C, Messina (Italy) ±3.3 °C, Barakaldo (Spain) ±4.2 °C, Bilbao (Spain) ±4.2 °C, Giugliano in Campania (Italy) ±2.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,301 is not 5.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.59 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,301 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population384,304 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density280.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population13,531 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics13,637 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value171,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes71.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate60.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad9.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance19.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher19.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available95.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022106,889 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202251 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,028 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Kilgore

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

White Oak as a Kilgore alternative in the same region

16 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 884 White Oak vs 2,535 Kilgore−65%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,438 White Oak vs €2,451 Kilgore+40%
  • Unemployment: 5.0% White Oak vs 3.3% Kilgore+51%
  • Foreign residents: 0.6% White Oak vs 5.6% Kilgore−89%
  • Residents: 6,186 White Oak vs 13,531 Kilgore−54%
  • Nearest airport: 18.0 km White Oak vs 15.0 km Kilgore+20%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,336 White Oak vs €3,336 Kilgoresame level
Full comparisonMore about White Oak

Plainfield as a Kilgore alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1184 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,451 Kilgore+97%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 13,531 Kilgore+270%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,535 Kilgore−71%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,336 Kilgore+21%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.3% Kilgore+14%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 15.0 km Kilgore−40%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 5.6% Kilgore+9%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Kilgore

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Kilgore, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Rendon13,533 residentsLyndhurst13,522 residentsMaumee13,521 residentsIrondale13,545 residentsLewisburg13,517 residentsEdgewood13,548 residents

How does Kilgore compare?

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Is Kilgore part of Longview?

Kilgore is in the published commuting zone of Longview; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Longview city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Kilgore?

The median gross salary is 3,336 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Kilgore?

The unemployment rate is 3.29 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Kilgore?

Police recorded 2,535 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Kilgore?

The published population is 13,531 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Kilgore?

1,301 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Kilgore a good place to live?

Kilgore may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Kilgore part of Longview?

Kilgore is in the published commuting zone of Longview; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Kilgore?

Longview, White Oak, Gladewater are near Kilgore. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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