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Kempner, TX
City in Lampasas County, Texas.
Population
1,215
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
592
ZIP codes
0
Kempner and its ZIP codes
Kempner at a glance
- Kempner is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,357 a year, 4% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,200 (12% below Texas) and median rent is $1,044 a month.
Local data for Kempner, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kempner, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,357
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$249,200
Median rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (204), Mexican Americans (188), German Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lampasas County. PPP loans are for Kempner.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,993
5,803 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,695
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $10,779 per person
How people get to work
Kempner, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kempner, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
100
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kempner, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Kempner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Copperas CoveCity | 4.4 mi | 18 |
| Fort HoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 19.4 |
| BriggsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| LampasasCity | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| KilleenCity | 14 mi | 54.6 |
| Harker HeightsCity | 19 mi | 15.6 |
| FlorenceCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| NolanvilleCity | 22 mi | 4.9 |
| BertramCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| FlatCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| MoundCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| SaladoVillage | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| LometaCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| JarrellCity | 28 mi | 3.7 |
| BurnetCity | 28 mi | 10.5 |
| SonterraCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kempner, TX in?
- Kempner is in Lampasas County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kempner, TX?
- About 1,215 people live in Kempner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kempner?
- Nearby places include Copperas Cove (4.4 mi), Fort Hood (12 mi), Briggs (13 mi), Lampasas (13 mi), Killeen (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023