Neighborhood in Kilgore, Gregg County
Living in Country Club Estates, Kilgore
1st of 3areas in Kilgore
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kilgore overall: D
Country Club Estates is a neighborhood in Kilgore, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Kilgore. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.
- Short commutes
- Schools scores low (19 of 100)
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.3 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 1.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 1.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.0 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,410
- Median rent
- $960
- Median home value
- $241,000
- Household income
- $86,500
- Average commute
- 19 min
- Homes owned
- 80%
What it's like to live in Country Club Estates
Country Club Estates is a neighborhood in Kilgore with about 4,400 residents, homes built around 1976, mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 34% of households with children.
Our grade for Country Club Estates is B-. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Kilgore, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in Country Club Estates
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $86,500, 30% higher than the Kilgore median.
Cons of living in Country Club Estates
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Country Club Estates report card
Each grade compares Country Club Estates with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B
Median rent $960, homes cost 2.8x income.
71 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $86,500, 0% unemployed.
88 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.
19 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 271 violent crimes per 100k, 1,709 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
27 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 19 min, 6.4% work from home.
52 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
23% have a bachelor’s degree.
54 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D+
14% of adults uninsured.
31 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B
80% of homes owner-occupied.
64 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
90% of homes have broadband.
37 of 100 vs TX areas
Country Club Estates compared with Kilgore
Better than Kilgore
- People below the poverty line: 2.4%15 points lower than Kilgore (17%)
- Median household income: $86,50030% higher than Kilgore ($66,295)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%9 points higher than Kilgore (71%)
Worse than Kilgore
- Home value to income: 2.8x8% higher than Kilgore (2.6x)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Kilgore (2.0%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BChandler ElementaryElementary, Kilgore ISD0.1 mi
- DKilgore MiddleMiddle, Kilgore ISD0.4 mi
- CKilgore High SchoolHigh, Kilgore ISD2.1 mi
Cost of living in Country Club Estates
Median rent in Country Club Estates is $960 a month, 5% lower than the Kilgore median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $241,000, 40% higher than the Kilgore median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,536 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Kilgore | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent5% lower than Kilgore | $960 | $1,010 | $1,403 |
| Median home value40% higher than Kilgore | $241,000 | $171,600 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income8% higher than Kilgore | 2.8x | 2.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Kilgore | 54% | 57% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Kilgore | 80% | 71% | 63% |
| Vacant homes9 points lower than Kilgore | 5.1% | 14% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kilgore | 1976 | 1973 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,319
- Property tax
- $217
- Median rent, for comparison
- $960
Based on a $241,000 home in Country Club Estates, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Kilgore | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income30% higher than Kilgore | $86,500 | $66,295 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than Kilgore | 0% | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line15 points lower than Kilgore | 2.4% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Kilgore | 23% | 19% | 34% |
| Average commute20% lower than Kilgore | 19 min | 24 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Kilgore | 6.4% | 5.6% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Kilgore | 0% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Kilgore | 90% | 83% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Country Club Estates
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Kilgore
- 2D+MidtownMedian rent $970
- 3D-Downtown KilgoreMedian rent $1,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B-North CorsicanaCorsicana
- C+Northwest SeguinSeguin
- C-East ShermanSherman
Questions about Country Club Estates
Is Country Club Estates a good place to live?
Country Club Estates is a neighborhood in Kilgore, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Kilgore. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.
How much does it cost to live in Country Club Estates?
Renters in Country Club Estates pay a median of $960 a month, 5% lower than the Kilgore median. The median home is worth $241,000, 40% higher than the Kilgore median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Kilgore.
What schools serve Country Club Estates?
The closest rated public schools are Chandler Elementary (elementary, rated B), Kilgore Middle (middle, rated D) and Kilgore High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Country Club Estates name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.