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About Kempner

City in Texas, United States
1,146Population
2 sq miArea
866 ftElevation

Kempner is a city in Lampasas County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,146 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code76539
Area code254 512
Living in Kempner

Housing in Kempner

$369K▲ 1.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Kempner home is worth about $369,000, up 1.4% in a year, 23% above the Texas typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Kempner

A+

Safety Grade A+

Kempner reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Kempner 0
Texas 3.5
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Kempner 0
Texas 18.1
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Kempner for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Copperas Cove (12%), Killeen (12%) and Austin (12%). Half commute less than 42 miles.

Copperas Cove
12%
Killeen
12%
Austin
12%
Temple
4%
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Health in Kempner

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Texas

1better than TX·5worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Adventhealth Central TexasKilleen · 10.7 mi · ER
Lone Star Circle of Care at KilleenKilleen · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Kempner · CMS · HRSAHealth in Kempner →

Natural hazards in Kempner

30
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Kempner →

Climate in Kempner

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Kempner has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 38°Winter
78° / 55°Spring
95° / 72°Summer
80° / 55°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Kempner →

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Nearest: Copperas Cove Public LibraryCopperas Cove · 5.2 miles · 48 hrs a week
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