Killeen
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Killeen is a diverse city in Central Texas, best known for its strong military presence due to Fort Cavazos and its supportive community atmosphere. It offers a blend of suburban living, local dining, and large public parks, making it ideal for families and visitors seeking an authentic Texan experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
153,095
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.12°, -97.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
47
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,225
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
19.7°C
Summer Avg
29.1°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-9.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
830 mm
Internet Speed
408 Mbps
Upload
209 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HLR
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.