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Kerrville, Texas

Introduction to Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr county, is 58 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 20,425.

Kerrville History

The community of Kerrville was founded in 1848. At that time, the area was known as Brownsborough. In 1856, it was renamed Kerrville in honor of Major James Kerr. On May 19, 1856, the city became the county seat of the newly formed Kerr County. It was incorporated in 1889, and Joseph Tivy became Kerrville's first mayor. In 1905, Florence Butt established the H. E. Butt Grocery Company which is commonly referred to as H-E-B. The Mooney Airplane Company also built their sole factory in Kerrville in 1929.

Kerrville and nearby Attractions

  • Kerrville - Schreiner State Park
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
  • Louise Hays Park
  • Cowboy Artists of America Museum
  • Museum of Western Art
  • Hill Country Museum

Things To Do In Kerrville

Kerrville is home to Kerrville-Schreiner State Park which offers facilities for camping and has wildlife filled hills, mini-cabins, and a water sports area. Leisure hours can be enjoyed at Schultz Park, Kerrville City Park, Louise Hays Park, Richard Park, and Carver Park. It is also worth visiting the Captain Charles Schreiner Mansion, Cowboy Artists of America Museum, and Hill Country Museum. Golf lovers can enjoy a game of golf at the Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course.

Kerrville Transportation

Air transportation is available from San Antonio International Airport.

Kerrville Higher Education

Schreiner College, Conlee College of Cosmetology, and Texas Career Institute–Kerrville lie within the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyKerrville Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Kerrville Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Kerrville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Kerrville, TX

Comparing Kerrville 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women38
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime44

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