Electricity rates in Harker Heights, Texas
Harker Heights, TX ranks 8 of 108 Texas cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (88%). Harker Heights, Texas has 33,595 residents in 11,962 households; 88.3% heat with electricity.
Households in Harker Heights, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Harker Heights on the map
Bell County, with Harker Heights marked
Who supplies Harker Heights
Bell County lists 4 utilities for Harker Heights, TX, a city of 33,595: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Bell County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX: 11,962 households at $2,019 a year per home for electricity (Bell County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $24.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,173 a year per household.
| Group in Harker Heights, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Harker Heights, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX, all households | 11,962 | $2,019 | $24.2 million | 2.44% |
| Harker Heights, TX, homeowners | 7,440 | $2,339 | $17.4 million | 2.83% |
| Harker Heights, TX, renters | 4,522 | $1,636 | $7.4 million | 1.98% |
Facts about Harker Heights
- Residents of Harker Heights, TX, ACS 2023
- 33,595101 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Harker Heights, TX
- $82,68547 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Harker Heights, TX
- 11,9622.81 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Harker Heights, TX
- 62.2%7,440 owners and 4,522 renter households
- Housing units in Harker Heights, TX
- 12,803841 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Harker Heights, TX
- 88.3%10,563 of 11,962 homes
- Land area of Harker Heights, TX
- 15.6 sq mi2,150.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Harker Heights, TX
- 2.4%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $82,685 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Harker Heights, TX
- 37NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 110.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Harker Heights, TX
- 20002,924 of 12,803 homes (22.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Harker Heights, TX
- $269,000$1,114 gross rent a month, 4.97% of value a year
Housing and heating in Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX: 2,924 of 12,803 homes were built before 1980 and 6,476 in 2000 or later. Harker Heights, TX has 8,701 detached houses, 779 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,140 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Harker Heights, TX
% of homes by decade built, Harker Heights, TX
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 150s
- 360s
- 1970s
- 1480s
- 1390s
- 2500s
- 2310s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Harker Heights, TX
| Harker Heights, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX, median year built | 2000 | 1995 | +5 years | 28 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, built before 1980 | 22.8% | 28.5% | -5.7 points | 64 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, built 2000 or later | 50.6% | 42.5% | +8.1 points | 29 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, detached houses | 68.0% | 64.1% | +3.8 points | 56 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 6.1% | 13.8% | -7.7 points | 100 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, mobile homes | 8.9% | 6.2% | +2.7 points | 11 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, renter households | 37.8% | 43.8% | -6.0 points | 56 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, median home value | $269,000 | $221,100 | +$47,900 | 60 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,114 | $1,168 | -$54 | 84 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, people per household | 2.79 | 2.67 | +0.12 | 39 of 108 |
Outage risk around Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 32 wind and 5 tornado, 110.1 per 100,000 residents of 33,595. Top gust near Harker Heights, TX: 66 knots, 76 mph. Damage near Harker Heights, TX: $5.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Harker Heights, TX
wind and tornado reports, Harker Heights, TX
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| Harker Heights, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX, 2015 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Harker Heights, TX, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Harker Heights, TX, 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Harker Heights, TX, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Harker Heights, TX, 2022 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Harker Heights, TX, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Harker Heights, TX, 2024 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Harker Heights, TX, 2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Who lives in Harker Heights: income, cars, homes
In Harker Heights, TX, 793 households own no vehicle and 7,485 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Harker Heights, TX, 2,123 of 4,350 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,571 households moved in since 2018 and 1,200 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Harker Heights, TX homes: 9,804 have 3+ bedrooms, 588 none or one, median 5.8 rooms. Of 16,131 workers in Harker Heights, TX, 1,450 work from home, 12,512 drive alone, 12 ride transit and 58 walk. 3,460 residents of Harker Heights, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.0. In Harker Heights, TX, 2,278 of 11,962 households earn under $35,000, 3,426 $35,000-$75,000, 3,797 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,461 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Harker Heights, TX
| Harker Heights, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX, households under $35,000 | 19.0% | 57 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, households $150,000 or more | 20.6% | 46 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, residents below poverty | 10.4% | 60 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, median age | 35.0 | 50 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 76.6% | 30 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, households without a vehicle | 6.6% | 23 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 62.6% | 52 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, workers at home | 9.0% | 67 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, cost-burdened renters | 48.8% | 64 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, moved in since 2018 | 46.6% | 27 of 108 |
| Harker Heights, TX, moved in before 2000 | 10.0% | 79 of 108 |
Analyst note on Harker Heights
Household income in Harker Heights, TX is $82,685; 7,440 of its 11,962 households own. Harker Heights, TX counts 33,595 residents in 11,962 households, on 15.6 square miles. 10,563 of the 11,962 occupied homes in Harker Heights, TX heat with electricity.
Harker Heights, TX has 12,803 housing units, 841 of them vacant or seasonal. Harker Heights, TX ranks 11 of 108 Texas cities for the share of mobile homes (9%). Harker Heights, TX ranks 23 of 108 Texas cities for households without a vehicle (6.6%).
Harker Heights, TX ranks 25 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest median rent ($1,114 a month).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Harker Heights
Compare Harker Heights with nearby cities
| City near Harker Heights, TX | Distance from Harker Heights | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 33,595 | $82,685 | 2000 | $269,000 | 37 | 9.0% |
| Killeen, TX | 5.4 mi west | 156,144 (+122,549) | $58,339 (-$24,346) | 1995 (-5 yr) | $196,000 (-$73,000) | 29 (-8) | 7.6% (-1.4 pts) |
| Temple, TX | 15.3 mi east | 86,358 (+52,763) | $64,945 (-$17,740) | 1990 (-10 yr) | $220,300 (-$48,700) | 41 (+4) | 9.3% (+0.4 pts) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 16.6 mi west | 37,149 (+3,554) | $68,900 (-$13,785) | 1990 (-10 yr) | $167,900 (-$101,100) | 29 (-8) | 8.8% (-0.2 pts) |
| Georgetown, TX | 27.0 mi south | 78,803 (+45,208) | $91,857 (+$9,172) | 2007 (+7 yr) | $398,600 (+$129,600) | 63 (+26) | 22.2% (+13.2 pts) |
| Leander, TX | 35.7 mi south | 67,880 (+34,285) | $140,180 (+$57,495) | 2012 (+12 yr) | $470,700 (+$201,700) | 81 (+44) | 27.8% (+18.8 pts) |
ZIP codes in Harker Heights
| ZIP area touching Harker Heights, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Harker Heights | Share of Harker Heights's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 76548 (Harker Heights, TX) | 81.5% | 84.1% |
| 76513 (Harker Heights, TX) | 2.3% | 15.7% |
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Questions on Harker Heights
Harker Heights: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Harker Heights, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Bell County lists 4 utilities.
Harker Heights: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Harker Heights, TX: rank 101 of 108 by its 33,595 residents, rank 47 of 108 by $82,685 median income.
Harker Heights: how many homes heat with electricity?
Harker Heights, TX: 10,563 of 11,962 occupied homes, 88.3%; Bell County 86.8%.
Harker Heights: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.4% of the $82,685 median income in Harker Heights, TX.
Harker Heights: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Harker Heights, TX may be closed.
Harker Heights: damaging storms reported nearby?
37 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Harker Heights, TX, 2015 to 2025, 110.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Harker Heights?
Harker Heights, TX: median home built 2000; 2,924 of 12,803 homes (22.8%) predate 1980, 8,701 are detached and 779 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Harker Heights, TX households have no car?
793 households; 7,485 have two or more.
How many Harker Heights, TX renters struggle with rent?
2,123 of 4,350 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Harker Heights, TX?
9,804 of 12,803 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.8 rooms.