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Kountze, TX
City in Hardin County, Texas.
Population
2,367
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
595
ZIP codes
0
Kountze and its ZIP codes
Kountze at a glance
- Kountze is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,969, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,300 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Kountze, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kountze, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,969
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$127,300
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (229), Irish Americans (179), French Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Kountze.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,626
12,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$365M
FY 2026, $6,497 per person
How people get to work
Kountze, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kountze, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,595
12.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
63.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kountze, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Kountze
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SilsbeeCity | 8.8 mi | 7.7 |
| LumbertonCity | 11 mi | 13.4 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Pinewood EstatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.2 |
| Rose Hill AcresCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| EvadaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 16.8 |
| Bevil OaksCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| Sour LakeCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| WarrenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| Pine ForestCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| BunaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6 |
| IvanhoeCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| ChinaCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| BeaumontCity | 23 mi | 82.1 |
| NomeCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Rose CityCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kountze, TX in?
- Kountze is in Hardin County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kountze, TX?
- About 2,367 people live in Kountze, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kountze?
- Nearby places include Silsbee (8.8 mi), Lumberton (11 mi), Wildwood (13 mi), Pinewood Estates (14 mi), Rose Hill Acres (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023