There are 14 independent living communities near Killeen, Texas. The average cost / day for independent living in Texas is approximately $65, with costs running between $15 and $158 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $1,937, with costs ranging from around $453 up to $4,732. The average yearly cost is $23,248, which is over the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Killeen ranges from around $1,788 per month to $2,296 per month. The median cost is approximately $1,903 per month, or about $22,836 per year.
Located in Bell County, Killeen is a mid size city in the State of Texas. It is included in the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metro statistical area. While the surrounding statistical area includes 301,219 residents, there are 134,151 residing in the city itself. Around 10% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Killeen is 71. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000 and an average household income is $47,000 (the Texas state average is $47,000). The mean housing price in Killeen is $79,500, which is much less than the state average of $142,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 7.69%.
Killeen has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Killeen has above average air quality ratings and a high crime rate compared to other cities in the United States.