How long is the commute from Fort Hood, TX?
Workers who live in Fort Hood, TX take an average of 11.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
20.0% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.2 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Fort Hood get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Hood | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.1% (±4.5 points) | 75.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±1.4 points) | 11.1% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 20.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±2.5 points) | 9.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Fort Hood, the average commute is lower than in Bell County (23.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Hood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bell County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bell County, Fort Hood ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1394 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Hood
| Vehicles available | Fort Hood | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±5.0 points) | 33.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.7% (±4.7 points) | 39.9% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±3.0 points) | 21.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Fort Hood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bell County (5.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Hood
| Fort Hood | Bell County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±2.5 points) | 9.4% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.9% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Hood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Bell County (90.9%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Hood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hood | — | 11.2 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Killeen | 5.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Copperas Cove | 7.8 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Harker Heights | 10.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Nolanville | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Kempner | 12 mi | 31.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Belton | 19 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 19 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Salado | 20 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Killeen, TX (25.5 minutes), Copperas Cove, TX (29.4 minutes), Harker Heights, TX (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Salado | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Harker Heights | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Nolanville | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Belton | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Little River-Academy | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Temple | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Fort Hood | 11.2 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Bell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Hood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Hood
How long is the average commute in Fort Hood?
Workers who live in Fort Hood, TX take an average of 11.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Hood without a car?
0.8% of households in Fort Hood have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Hood?
11.0% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Fort Hood worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Hood CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Hood CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Hood CDP, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fort Hood CDP, Texas (place:26736, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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