Fort Hood, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Coryell County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
25,786 Population 1,332/sq mi density
$59,661 Median Income $23,388 per capita
$1,368 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,661 median income, 13.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Hood, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,661
21% below
$23,388 per capita
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
18% above
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
267% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Fort Hood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Hood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Rent
118%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
367%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Hood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Hood residents earn a median household income of $59,661 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,388. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Education

27.2% of adults in Fort Hood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Hood has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,786
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density1,332/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans27.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,661
Per Capita$23,388
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$2,244M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$1,368
Ownership0.3%
Zillow$218,425
Housing Units7,355
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,665/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation934 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute11 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Fort Hood was founded in 1942.
The median home in Fort Hood was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.