More than half a million residents reside in the Kilgore Labor Draw area, a 12-county Northeast Texas region. Population characteristics in the region are similar to Texas and the US with slightly more female residents. The median age in Kilgore is younger than that of Texas at 33.1 years of age.
Affordable Living
The cost of housing, which is a major factor in calculating the overall cost of living, is significantly less when compared to the state and nation. Lower housing costs and overall lower cost of living contribute to a stable and reliable workforce.
Kilgore |
Dallas |
Austin |
San Francisco |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall Index |
81 |
101 |
129.4 |
244 |
Housing Index |
51.5 |
92.9 |
159.6 |
596.2 |
In the Kilgore Labor Draw Area, 35.4 percent of the population have obtained academic credentials ranging from some college to associate degree, aligning with the skill requirements of the region's goods-producing economy.