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Kermit is a small town of 5,984 in Texas, with a median household income of $84,931
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kermit stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kermit is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kermit 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: 91.1
Kermit's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kermit costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kermit, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$919
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,931
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kermit's violent crime rate is 153.6 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.6 /100k
Property Crime
477.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kermit is served primarily by KERMIT ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kermit, TX
National Avg
School District
KERMIT ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kermit sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 94.9°F in July,
with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Kermit's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kermit roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,300 and median rent is $919/month.
Kermit's violent crime rate is 153.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 477.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kermit are operated by KERMIT ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kermit, TX has a population of 5,984, a median household income of $84,931, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kermit averages 59.8°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kermit, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79745.
The population of Kermit, Texas is 5,984 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kermit: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $105,300, median household income $84,931, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kermit side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
