What are the schools like in Kemp, TX?

Kemp is served primarily by KEMP ISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Kemp?

The median household income in Kemp, TX is $55,650 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Kemp, TX?

Kemp has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches.

Kemp, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kemp, TX affordable or expensive?

Kemp's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kemp is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,600 and the median rent is $1,070 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kemp, TX?

Kemp has a violent crime rate of 140.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1544.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kemp, TX a Good Place to Live?

Kemp is a small town of 1,419 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,650 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Kemp stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Kemp is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kemp city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Kemp's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kemp costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kemp, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,070	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,650	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kemp's violent crime rate is 140.4 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

140.4 /100k

Property Crime

1544.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kemp is served primarily by KEMP ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kemp, TX	National Avg
School District	KEMP ISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kemp sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Kemp, TX
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Kemp, TX	National Avg
Population	1,419	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seven Points, TX 7 mi Mabank, TX 8 mi Grays Prairie, TX 8 mi Oak Grove, TX 9 mi Gun Barrel City, TX 9 mi

Kemp vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kemp, TX affordable or expensive?

Kemp's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kemp roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $133,600 and median rent is $1,070/month.

What is the crime rate in Kemp, TX?

Kemp's violent crime rate is 140.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1544.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kemp?

Public schools in Kemp are operated by KEMP ISD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kemp, TX a good place to live?

Kemp, TX has a population of 1,419, a median household income of $55,650, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kemp?

Kemp averages 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kemp?

The population of Kemp, Texas is 1,419 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kemp?

Key numbers for living in Kemp: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $133,600, median household income $55,650, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kemp side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.