Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (6) F
4 Star Cinema
Cinema
East Texas Oil Museum
Museum
Rangerette Showcase Museum
Museum
R E St John Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Driller Park
Stadium
Food and Drink (11) F
Wingstop
Fast Food
Taco Bueno
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Rose Package Store
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Brookshire's Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Parks (13) F
Texas Sesquicentennial Plaza
Park
Kilgore City Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
World's Richest Acre
Park
Martin Luther King Junior Park
Park
Shakespeare Park
Park
Elder Lake Park
Park
Harris Street Park
Park
Shops (18) C+
Aaron's
Furniture
Shoe Dept.
Shoes
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
East Texas Hardware
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Luxury Nails & Spa
Beauty
Blake Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Stage
Department Store
RadioShack
Electronics
TA
Convenience Store
E-Z Mart
Convenience Store
Zippy J's #8
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Kilgore.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kilgore is 91/100 - which is 2% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime D+

Kilgore crime rates are 2,526 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Texas
Property Crime
2,124 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
402 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment D+

The median income in Kilgore is $55,810 - which is 2% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$55,810
D
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
D
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
City of Kilgore Police & Courts Building
Police
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Christus EMS - Kilgore Station
Ambulance Station
Allegiance Specialty Hospital
Hospital
Kilgore Fire Department - Station No. 3
Fire Station
Kilgore Fire Department - Station No. 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Kilgore home prices are $117,800 - which is 17% lower than Texas
Home Price
$117,800
F
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D-

The Kilgore graduation rate is 76% - which is 2% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
41%
F
High School Grad. Rates
76%
D
Elementary Schools (6) F
Elder Coop Alter School
Kilgore Int
Kilgore Middle
Chandler El
Kilgore Pri
High Schools (2) F
Kilgore H S
Elder Coop Alter School
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ratings B+

Kilgore has an overall rating of 75% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
C
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Kilgore - Small Town Living 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) The best thing about Kilgore is the cost of living. It is very reasonable to live here and the homes are a nice size. The summers can be brutal, but the winters are mild. It is easy to find a job in the surrounding areas but Kilgore does not have any high paying jobs so most peop ...Read More le travel outside of the area.

Kilgore provides a lot of amenities including Walmart, coffee shops, restaurants and more. One of my favorite place to take my family is the Health Science Center and Shakespeare Garden. My family and I love nature and science so we usually spend a lot of time here.

The neighborhoods are very clean and most people take pride in the way their home looks. My neighbors are very friendly and we all look out for one another. There are a few things that I wish we had in Kilgore including malls and better places to shop. I have to travel to Tyler or shop online. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kilgore? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Texas Sesquicentennial Plaza
      Kilgore City Park
      Meadowbrook Park
      World's Richest Acre
      Martin Luther King Junior Park
      Shakespeare Park
      Elder Lake Park
      Harris Street Park

      Entertainment

      4 Star Cinema
      East Texas Oil Museum
      Rangerette Showcase Museum
      R E St John Memorial Stadium
      Driller Park

      Food & Drink

      Wingstop
      Taco Bueno
      Schlotzsky's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Little Caesars
      Whataburger
      Rose Package Store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kilgore? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Kilgore.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Kilgore a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Allegiance Specialty Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors