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Killeen, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Bell County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
156,144
Population
2,858/sq mi density
$58,339
Median Income
$29,165 per capita
$196,000
Home Value
$218,425 Zillow
$1,147
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
294 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
2,260 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$58,339 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $1,147/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Killeen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 54.2 sq mi (140.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0777°N, 97.7320°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 20 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Killeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 49°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.3").