City profile
Killeen, TX
Bell County · Population 158,159
Killeen is a city in Bell County, TX with about 158,159 residents and a typical home value near $215,000. It is 56 miles from Austin, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
49°F
Summer avg
85°F
Sunny days / yr
228
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$215,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,493
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Hail, Tornado, Lightning
Nearest major airport
61 mi to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 58% Republican
Community
Population
158,159
Black population
38.0%
County
Bell County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 158,159 residents
- Typical home value about $215,000
- 56 miles from Austin, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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