At a Glance
Median Income
$59,661
$23,388 per capita
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
608/100K
3,378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Hood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 2.4% (33% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Hood reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,378/100K.
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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population25,786
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density1,332/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,661
Per Capita$23,388
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$2,244M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,368
Ownership0.3%
Zillow$218,425
Housing Units7,355
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent608/100K
Property3,378/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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?
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.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.