Killeen

Killeen, Texas Overview

Killeen faces challenges across several categories, earning a D grade (41.4/100) and ranking #17 of 20 cities in Texas. Even so, the city scores 80/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Outdoor Access score of 5/100.

Income & Employment in Killeen

Killeen’s median income of $60,067 is 18% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.4% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%.

Safety in Killeen

Killeen’s violent crime rate of 482.2 per 100,000 runs above the Texas average of 401. The property crime rate is 1744.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Killeen

Killeen has a cost of living index of 91.8 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $196,000. Median monthly rent is $1,147. Renters spend 22.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Killeen

The adult obesity rate in Killeen is 45.7%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13%. Residents report an average of 20.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Texas ranks #41 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Killeen

The student-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,819. The city has 32 public schools serving 29,013 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Killeen

Summers in Killeen are hot, averaging 85.3°F. Summers average 85.3°F. Winters average 53.1°F. Annual precipitation is 47 inches.

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