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Fort Hood, Texas

Among the top 15% of US places for weather.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US places
  • top 1% for commute time
  • top 4% for natural disaster risk
  • bottom 6% for unemployment

Fort Hood is a mid-size city in Texas with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on school quality and unemployment.

Official websitehome.army.mil (opens in new tab)

Climate

Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain

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Precipitation 3.5 in2.4 in
muggy 95%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$54k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US places
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment15.2%better than 6% of US places

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)49°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.0 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 43% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 29% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk20.2better than 96% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 44% of US places
School Quality43.0better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime1327/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Crime1013/100kbetter than 47% of US places

Community

Population25,47694th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age21.72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio2.1298th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3460th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.0%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)17.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time11 minbetter than 99% of US places
Walkability6.4/20better than 48% of US places
Airport Distance65 mibetter than 57% of US places

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access95.9%better than 86% of US places
Amenities Nearby78.11better than 49% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Hood an affordable place to live?
Fort Hood is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
What is the median household income in Fort Hood?
Median household income in Fort Hood is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Fort Hood?
Median gross rent in Fort Hood is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Fort Hood safe?
Fort Hood is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1327/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 1013/100k.
What is the weather like in Fort Hood?
Fort Hood averages 84°F in July and 49°F in January, with 36.0 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Fort Hood?
Public-school quality in Fort Hood is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Fort Hood?
The average one-way commute in Fort Hood is 11 min.

Other places in Coryell County

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Explore Texas

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Data sources

  • EPA Air Quality (AQI)
  • EPA Smart Location Database
  • EPI Family Budget Calculator
  • FAA airport enplanements
  • FBI Uniform Crime Reports
  • FEMA National Risk Index
  • MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
  • NCES School Finance Survey
  • NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
  • NOAA nClimGrid
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
  • U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
  • USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)