At a Glance
Median Income
$58,339
$29,165 per capita
Home Value
$196,000
Zillow: $219,533
Median Rent
$1,147/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
516/100K
1,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
14.8% smoking rate
How Killeen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Killeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Killeen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Killeen residents earn a median household income of $58,339 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,165. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,521 business establishments, including 742 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Killeen is $196,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,533. Median rent is $1,147/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Killeen reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,392/100K. The murder rate is 11.8/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Killeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Killeen 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population156,144
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density2,858/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans25.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,339
Per Capita$29,165
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$26,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent$1,147
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$219,533
Housing Units63,801
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property1,392/100K
Murder11.8/100K
Assault377/100K
Burglary310/100K
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,433/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation886 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Killeen was founded in 1872.
The median home in Killeen was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 742 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.