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Kermit, TX


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Kermit, Texas

Kermit, Texas, in Winkler county, is 42 miles W of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 199 miles E of El Paso, Texas. There are 5,714 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Kermit

In Kermit, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kermit had a median family income of $31,690.

Political Inclinations

Kermit folks tended to give their money ($1,700) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Kermit.

Kermit Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kermit that were owner-occupied was 83%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Kermit, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kermit strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKermit Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kermit Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kermit Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kermit Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kermit Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Kermit, TX

Comparing Kermit to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built42
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99

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