Kerrville, Texas | City Guide For Travel Healthcare Pros

Welcome to Kerrville, TX

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River, Kerrville is a cozy small city with scenic landscapes, artsy charm, and rich community events like the Kerrville Folk Festival. It’s a laid-back spot that appeals to travel nurses wanting affordability, nature, and a slower pace.

 

  Cost of Living

Kerrville’s cost of living index sits around 92–98, making it roughly 2–8% below the U.S. average and on par with or slightly higher than the Texas average Choice Hotels+1.

• Median rent: ~$891/month Travel Nurse Housing

• Typical rent for 2-bedroom unit: ~$1,340/month BestPlaces

• Utilities are modest, around $188/month for a medium-sized apartment Numbeo.Note: However, Kerrville is dealing with a housing shortage—demand is outpacing supply, pushing rents and prices upward despite development efforts underway San Antonio Express-News.

  Weather by Month

Kerrville has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, perfect for outdoor lovers.

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Description
January	61°F	37°F	Mild and cool, light chill
February	~65°F	~41°F	Gradual warming, spring awaits
March	~70°F	~45°F	Pleasant and crisp
April	~75°F	~52°F	Spring in full bloom
May	~83°F	~60°F	Warm and sunny
June–August	90–92°F	70–72°F	Hot and humid
September	~85°F	~65°F	Late summer warmth
October	~77°F	~55°F	Crisp and colorful
November	~65°F	~45°F	Mild and dry
December	~60°F	~40°F	Cool and festive

Hot season spans from late May through mid-September, peaking in August Travel Nurse Housing+11Yelp+11Wikipedia+11expedia+6Hillcrest Inn+6Travel Nurse Housing+6Travel Nurse Housing+1Travel Nurse HousingTrip.com+1.

  

Furnished Housing Options

1-Bedroom Options

• Blue Dove Inn Cedar Perch: Furnished private room just 1 minute from Peterson Hospital. Includes utilities, in-unit laundry, pet-friendly, priced at $900/month Facebook+3Travel Nurse Housing+3Furnished Finder+3.

2-Bedroom Options

• Quiet 2BR/1.5BA Condo near hospital, restaurants, and river trail — $2,150/month Furnished Finder.

• Tranquil Hill Country Home with washer/dryer, utilities included — $2,000/month, available mid-September Travel Nurse Housing+1.

Furnished Finder also lists about 25 curated rentals near Kerrville, from $800 (private room) to $2,800 (entire homes) Furnished Finder+1.

  Extended Stay Hotels

• Hillcrest Inn & Suites – Convenient, affordable, with kitchenettes and free Wi‑Fi Hillcrest Inn.

• Other options include Quality Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Super 8, Best Western Sunday House Inn, and Y O Ranch Hotel & Conference Center—many offering weekly/monthly rates and kitchen access Trip.com+2Yelp+2.

RV Parks

• The Guadalupe River and surrounding area has multiple RV-friendly parks—many tied to youth camps, ranch retreats, or public parks—with scenic access and full hookups. Kerrville’s Hill Country setting makes it ideal for outdoor RV travelers Wikipedia+5Yelp+5Furnished Finder+5.

Fun Things to Do in Kerrville

• Wander the Museum of Western Art and soak up Hill Country culture Hillcrest Inn+1.

• Enjoy riverside recreation or peaceful strolls along the Guadalupe River parks Wikipedia.

• Attend the Kerrville Folk Festival, Arts & Crafts Fair, or River Festival Wikipedia.

• Visit the Riverside Nature Center and Schreiner Mansion Historic Site for local history and nature trails expedia.

Nearby Weekend Trips

• Fredericksburg (~30 min) – Wine country and charming German-style downtown.

• San Antonio (~65 min) – Cultural amenities, River Walk, and big-city eats.

• Bandera (~25 min) – “Cowboy Capital of the World” with rodeos and ranches.

• Comfort & Ingram (~10–20 min) – Quaint towns known for antiques, biking trails, and local flavor travelocity+1Orbitz.com.

Summary

Kerrville delivers small-town comfortable living with travel nurse opportunities in care settings ranging from community hospitals to mental health. While housing demand is high, furnished rentals and extended-stay options are available. Expect friendly locals, beautiful scenery, and easy access to Texas Hill Country charm.

Highlights:

• Affordable cost of living (~8% below national average)

• Solid weekly travel nurse pay (~$1.9K/week)

• Scenic locale with strong outdoor and cultural appeal

• Furnished rentals around $900–$2,150/month—options near hospitals too

• Good RV access and extended-stay flexibility

  
  

Disclosure: The information provided in this guide is what I use to send my travelers and is obtained through ChatGPT, utilizing prompts I frequently use as a travel nurse recruiter. The content is designed to help travelers make informed decisions about potential destinations.