What are the schools like in Kress, TX?

Kress is served primarily by KRESS ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Kress?

The median household income in Kress, TX is $47,930 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Kress, TX?

Kress has an average high temperature of 52.6°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Kress, TX affordable or expensive?

Kress's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kress is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,300 and the median rent is $723 per month.

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

Kress has a violent crime rate of 310.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1392.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kress, TX a Good Place to Live?

Kress is a small town of 592 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,930 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Kress stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kress is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kress 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: 87.8

Kress's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kress costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kress, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$723	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,930	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kress's violent crime rate is 310.9 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

310.9 /100k

Property Crime

1392.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kress is served primarily by KRESS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kress, TX	National Avg
School District	KRESS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kress sees average highs of 52.6°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kress, TX
Average High — January	52.6°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	18.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.0"

Demographics

Metric	Kress, TX	National Avg
Population	592	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Edmonson, TX 10 mi Seth Ward, TX 11 mi Tulia, TX 12 mi Plainview, TX 12 mi Hart, TX 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Kress

Kress, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79052

Kress vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kress, TX affordable or expensive?

Kress's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kress roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,300 and median rent is $723/month.

What is the crime rate in Kress, TX?

Kress's violent crime rate is 310.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1392.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kress?

Public schools in Kress are operated by KRESS ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kress, TX a good place to live?

Kress, TX has a population of 592, a median household income of $47,930, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Kress?

Kress averages 52.6°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches with about 7.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kress?

Kress, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79052.

What is the population of Kress?

The population of Kress, Texas is 592 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kress?

Key numbers for living in Kress: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $78,300, median household income $47,930, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kress side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.