Karnes County

MyTownView tracks 4 municipalities in Karnes County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

4Municipalities
8,684Residents
2Articles
$52,043Avg. Median Income
$124,075Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Jan 15Detainee caught on roof during escape attempt at Karnes City immigration facilityKarnes CityNov 10KCSO: Runge ISD employee arrested, accused of improper relationship with middle school-aged studentRunge

Rankings in Karnes County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Karnes CityKarnes+16.3%
2KenedyKarnes-0.3%
3RungeKarnes-7.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1RungeKarnes0.21%
2KenedyKarnes0.25%
3Karnes CityKarnes0.28%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1RungeKarnes80 / 100
2KenedyKarnes74 / 100
3Karnes CityKarnes70 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Falls City

Pop. 541Income $56,339Homes $174,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Karnes City

Pop. 3,605Income $55,354Homes $93,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Kenedy

Pop. 3,430Income $61,167Homes $140,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Runge

Pop. 1,108Income $35,313Homes $88,500
Town (Board of Trustees)