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Harker Heights, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Bell County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
33,595
Population
2,151/sq mi density
$82,685
Median Income
$37,135 per capita
$269,000
Home Value
$295,982 Zillow
$1,114
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
200
Violent Crime/100K
1,626 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,685 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, $1,114/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Harker Heights enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0567°N, 97.6442°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Harker Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.5").