Harker Heights, 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 34% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 19% for amenities nearby
Harker Heights is a mid-size city in Texas with about 33,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for affordability. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on school quality and amenities nearby.
Official websiteci.harker-heights.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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76%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.5 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 67% of US places
Home Value$241k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 36% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.52%better than 24% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.78%better than 80% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)49°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.4 in36th 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 Risk46.5better than 75% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 39% of US places
School Quality42.9better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime747/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Crime1347/100kbetter than 35% of US places
Community
Population33,03696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.520th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)40.7%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)26.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)21.7%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 57% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 70% of US places
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 61% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.1%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby17.56better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 40% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harker Heights an affordable place to live?
- Harker Heights is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 67% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Harker Heights?
- The median home value in Harker Heights is $241k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Harker Heights?
- Median household income in Harker Heights is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Harker Heights?
- Median gross rent in Harker Heights is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Harker Heights safe?
- Harker Heights is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 747/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1347/100k.
- What is the weather like in Harker Heights?
- Harker Heights averages 84°F in July and 49°F in January, with 37.4 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Harker Heights?
- Public-school quality in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights?
- The average one-way commute in Harker Heights is 25 min.
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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)