How long is the commute from Harker Heights, TX?
Workers who live in Harker Heights, TX take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Harker Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Harker Heights | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±4.3 points) | 75.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±3.4 points) | 11.1% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±2.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 9.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Harker Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Harker Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bell County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bell County, Harker Heights ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 883 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harker Heights
| Vehicles available | Harker Heights | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±3.0 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±4.8 points) | 33.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±4.6 points) | 39.9% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±3.3 points) | 21.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Harker Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bell County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Harker Heights
| Harker Heights | Bell County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 9.4% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.1 points) | 96.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±1.8 points) | 90.9% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights | — | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Nolanville | 2.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Killeen | 5.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belton | 9.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Hood | 10.0 mi | 11.2 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Salado | 10 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 13 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Temple | 15 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Copperas Cove | 17 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Hood, TX (11.2 minutes), Temple, TX (21.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Copperas Cove, TX (29.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers | 31.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Morgan's Point Resort | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Holland | 27.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Troy | 27.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Killeen | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 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) |
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 Harker Heights
How long is the average commute in Harker Heights?
Workers who live in Harker Heights, TX take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harker Heights without a car?
7.2% of households in Harker Heights have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harker Heights?
8.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Harker Heights worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harker Heights city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harker Heights city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harker Heights city, Texas
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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 last updated on .
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