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Cost of Living in Fort Hood, TX

Population 25,786 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Fort Hood cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 13.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Fort Hood sits roughly 5 miles northwest of Killeen. Killeen's typical home runs $196,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 104

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Fort Hood

Median rent runs $1,368/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,661/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.5°F and lows of 56.5°F. Overall, Fort Hood has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Rent
$1,368/mo
4% above avg
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 0.3%
Renter-occupied 99.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,368
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,982/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
12.9 min
52% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
56.4%
Carpooled
8.3%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
22.4%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
11.4%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$59,661
20% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,388
Unemployment Rate
13.2%
175% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Labor Force Participation
81.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.5%
Graduate degree 8.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 21.8
Male median age 21.6
Female median age 22.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.5°F
Avg Low
56.5°F
Annual Precip
28.4"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 616472798592959689806961
Low °F 384249566471737368584740
Precip" 1.651.632.662.123.672.851.791.762.893.182.251.93

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fort Hood, TX?

Fort Hood has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Fort Hood, TX?

The median gross rent in Fort Hood is $1,368 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Fort Hood?

The median household income in Fort Hood is $59,661 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fort Hood, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Fort Hood is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Fort Hood, TX affordable?

Fort Hood is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Fort Hood?

Fort Hood has average high temperatures of 78.5°F and average lows of 56.5°F. Annual precipitation is 28.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Fort Hood at a Glance

Population
25,786
Median Income
$59,661
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
Unemployment
13.2%
Avg High Temp
78.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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