Belton, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
23,769 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,544 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,079 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bell County
5
Killeen-Temple Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bell County
5
Killeen-Temple Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 47
Feb 2 0 50
Mar 2 0 58
Apr 2 0 67
May 4 0 74
Jun 4 0 80
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 2 0 77
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 2 0 58
Dec 2 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 31, TX State Senate District 24, TX State House District 55, TX
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Schools

South Belton Middle
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Southwest El
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Nolan Creek School
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Chisholm Trail El
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Temple College
8 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Robert Gray Army Airfield
21 miles, NW • 1 star
Waco Regional Airport
41 miles, NE • 1 star
Easterwood Field
74 miles, SE • 1 star
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