Harker Heights, TX

Living in Harker Heights

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 11
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 53
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Schools 49
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Residents

31k Population +6k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
77% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black20%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate21%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military7%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$201k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
45% Built 2000 or Later
$770 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Harker Heights

United States45
Texas51
Killeen-Temple Metro Area45
Bell County49

Property Crime in Harker Heights

United States48
Texas58
Killeen-Temple Metro Area49
Bell County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 2 0
Feb 51 2 0
Mar 59 3 0
Apr 67 2 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 78 3 0
Oct 68 4 0
Nov 58 3 0
Dec 49 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harker Heights

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding44
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Harker Heights, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Harker Heights, TX

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Grace Lutheran School
6 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Harker Heights, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Harker Heights, TX

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Darnall AMC (FT Hood)
9 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Harker Heights, TX

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Waco Regional Airport
45 miles, NE
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Easterwood Field
83 miles, SE