Kress, Texas

About Kress

Kress is a tiny community in northwestern Texas, home to 592 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Kress is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,057 residents per square mile.

📰 Kress News Today

• Residents returning to their homes after wildfires force evacuation in Kress KCBD · May 18
• Kress Fire and continued Panhandle coverage NewsChannel 10 · May 18
• City of Kress issues evacuation notice Monday due to ongoing fires EverythingLubbock.com · May 18
• Update: City of Kress lifts evacuation notice MyHighPlains.com · May 18
• Multiple agencies responding to wildfires in Kress Plainview Herald · May 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Kress Unique

• The only place in America named Kress — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kress

• Jeff's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Kress

• KRESS EL
• KRESS H S

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Kress

🏘️ Nearby Communities