Living in Kilgore, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kilgore · Census data 2020–2024
Kilgore has 135 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median home value is $48,900.
Kilgore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kilgore at a glance
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 52.5State: 37.2
- Median home value
- $48,900State: $238,600
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Kilgore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 19 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kilgore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kilgore the median home value is $48,900, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Kilgore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 4.82
Kilgore demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 5.2%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kilgore ›
Education in Kilgore
5.8% of adults 25 and older in Kilgore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kilgore
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 94.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Kilgore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore | 135 | — | $48,900 | — |
| St. Francis | 593 | $42,083 | — | $567 |
| Cody | 125 | $72,500 | $102,800 | $658 |
| Two Strike | 257 | $24,315 | — | $475 |
| Valentine | 2,633 | $56,898 | $148,600 | $892 |
| Rosebud | 1,659 | $55,135 | $81,300 | $709 |
| Soldier Creek | 201 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Antelope | 706 | $20,786 | — | — |
| White Horse | 238 | $39,609 | $9,999 | — |
More for people moving to Kilgore
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What is the average home price in Kilgore?
The median home value in Kilgore is $48,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
Is Kilgore, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 19 minutes.
What is the median age in Kilgore?
The median age in Kilgore is 52.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Kilgore?
The average commute to work in Kilgore is 19 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kilgore?
The unemployment rate in Kilgore is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kilgore?
5.8% of adults in Kilgore have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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