Fort Hood, Texas
Quick Statistics
Fort Hood is a community in Bell County, Texas, home to about 26,814 people spread across 19.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,227 a year. About 40.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Fort Hood ranks number 126 of 1,795 in population, number 825 in median household income. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fort Hood typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 36°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Killeen, TX | 5.2 mi. | 158,159 |
| 2. | Copperas Cove, TX | 7.8 mi. | 37,947 |
| 3. | Harker Heights, TX | 10.0 mi. | 34,128 |
| 4. | Nolanville, TX | 11.5 mi. | 6,690 |
| 5. | Kempner, TX | 11.9 mi. | 1,215 |
| 6. | Belton, TX | 19.0 mi. | 24,356 |
| 7. | Morgan's Point Resort, TX | 19.3 mi. | 4,750 |
| 8. | Salado, TX | 20.0 mi. | 2,225 |
What is the population of Fort Hood, Texas?
Fort Hood has a population of about 26,814 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fort Hood, Texas in?
Fort Hood is located in Bell County, Texas.
What is the median income in Fort Hood, Texas?
The median personal income in Fort Hood is about $30,227 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fort Hood, Texas?
Since 1950, 72 tornadoes have been recorded in Bell County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fort Hood, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 36 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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