Killeen, Texas
Among the top 15% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 10% for violent crime
Killeen is a city in Texas with about 154,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on unemployment and violent crime.
Official websiteci.killeen.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.4 in2.3 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 67% of US places
Home Value$175k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 34% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.11%better than 77% of US places
Unemployment10.9%better than 12% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)49°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.8 in31st 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 Risk41.7better than 80% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 38% of US places
School Quality42.9better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime1836/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime1747/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Community
Population153,70899th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age29.78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9951st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)26.2%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)35.0%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)27.7%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.8%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.2%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 64% of US places
Walkability7.2/20better than 63% of US places
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 62% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.9%better than 64% of US places
Amenities Nearby5.79better than 13% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 40% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Killeen an affordable place to live?
- Killeen is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 67% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Killeen?
- The median home value in Killeen is $175k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Killeen?
- Median household income in Killeen is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Killeen?
- Median gross rent in Killeen is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Killeen safe?
- Killeen is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1836/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 1747/100k.
- What is the weather like in Killeen?
- Killeen averages 84°F in July and 49°F in January, with 34.8 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Killeen?
- Public-school quality in Killeen 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 Killeen?
- The average one-way commute in Killeen is 24 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)