Primary sources for Temple, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Temple, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Temple, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Temple, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Temple, TX
Electricity rates in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX ranks 13 of 108 Texas cities for households without a vehicle (7.4%). Temple, Texas has 86,358 residents in 32,488 households; 80.3% heat with electricity.
Households in Temple, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Temple on the map
Bell County, with Temple marked
Who supplies Temple
Bell County lists 4 utilities for Temple, TX, a city of 86,358: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Bell County page.
Who lives in Temple: income, cars, homes
In Temple, TX, 2,419 households own no vehicle and 18,902 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Temple, TX, 7,270 of 14,161 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 15,343 households moved in since 2018 and 3,553 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Temple, TX, 8,798 of 32,488 households earn under $35,000, 9,734 $35,000-$75,000, 9,804 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,152 $150,000 or more. 14,637 residents of Temple, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.8. Temple, TX homes: 21,559 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,389 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. Of 37,022 workers in Temple, TX, 3,460 work from home, 28,618 drive alone, 124 ride transit and 230 walk.
Household income in Temple, TX
| Temple, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX, households under $35,000 | 27.1% | 33 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, households $150,000 or more | 12.8% | 78 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, residents below poverty | 17.3% | 33 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, median age | 33.8 | 72 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 61.2% | 66 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, households without a vehicle | 7.4% | 13 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 58.2% | 76 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, workers at home | 9.3% | 64 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, cost-burdened renters | 51.3% | 46 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, moved in since 2018 | 47.2% | 25 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, moved in before 2000 | 10.9% | 70 of 108 |
Facts about Temple
- Residents of Temple, TX, ACS 2023
- 86,35843 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Temple, TX
- $64,94572 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Temple, TX
- 32,4882.66 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Temple, TX
- 52.9%17,199 owners and 15,289 renter households
- Housing units in Temple, TX
- 35,2282,740 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Temple, TX
- 80.3%26,095 of 32,488 homes
- Land area of Temple, TX
- 72.9 sq mi1,184.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Temple, TX
- 3.0%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $64,945 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Temple, TX
- 41NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 47.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Temple, TX
- 199012,871 of 35,228 homes (36.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Temple, TX
- $220,300$1,174 gross rent a month, 6.39% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Temple
Compare Temple with nearby cities
| City near Temple, TX | Distance from Temple | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 86,358 | $64,945 | 1990 | $220,300 | 41 | 9.3% |
| Harker Heights, TX | 15.3 mi west | 33,595 (-52,763) | $82,685 (+$17,740) | 2000 (+10 yr) | $269,000 (+$48,700) | 37 (-4) | 9.0% (-0.4 pts) |
| Killeen, TX | 20.2 mi west | 156,144 (+69,786) | $58,339 (-$6,606) | 1995 (+5 yr) | $196,000 (-$24,300) | 29 (-12) | 7.6% (-1.8 pts) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 31.0 mi west | 37,149 (-49,209) | $68,900 (+$3,955) | 1990 (+0 yr) | $167,900 (-$52,400) | 29 (-12) | 8.8% (-0.5 pts) |
| Waco, TX | 33.6 mi north | 141,925 (+55,567) | $51,468 (-$13,477) | 1977 (-13 yr) | $199,600 (-$20,700) | 55 (+14) | 8.5% (-0.9 pts) |
| Georgetown, TX | 35.2 mi southwest | 78,803 (-7,555) | $91,857 (+$26,912) | 2007 (+17 yr) | $398,600 (+$178,300) | 63 (+22) | 22.2% (+12.8 pts) |
Outage risk around Temple
Temple, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 36 wind and 5 tornado, 47.5 per 100,000 residents of 86,358. Top gust near Temple, TX: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Temple, TX: $6.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Temple, TX
wind and tornado reports, Temple, TX
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| Temple, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Temple, TX, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Temple, TX, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Temple, TX, 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Temple, TX, 2021 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Temple, TX, 2022 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Temple, TX, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Temple, TX, 2024 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Temple, TX, 2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Cost of living with electricity in Temple
Temple, TX: 32,488 households at $2,019 a year per home for electricity (Bell County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $65.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,173 a year per household.
| Group in Temple, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Temple, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX, all households | 32,488 | $2,019 | $65.6 million | 3.11% |
| Temple, TX, homeowners | 17,199 | $2,339 | $40.2 million | 3.60% |
| Temple, TX, renters | 15,289 | $1,636 | $25.0 million | 2.52% |
Housing and heating in Temple
Temple, TX: 12,871 of 35,228 homes were built before 1980 and 13,777 in 2000 or later. Temple, TX has 23,045 detached houses, 7,024 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 993 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Temple, TX
% of homes by decade built, Temple, TX
- 3pre-40
- 340s
- 850s
- 860s
- 1470s
- 1480s
- 1190s
- 1300s
- 2310s
- 320+
Heating fuel in Temple, TX
| Temple, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX, median year built | 1990 | 1995 | -5 years | 60 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, built before 1980 | 36.5% | 28.5% | +8.0 points | 40 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, built 2000 or later | 39.1% | 42.5% | -3.3 points | 51 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, detached houses | 65.4% | 64.1% | +1.3 points | 64 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.9% | 13.8% | +6.1 points | 49 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, mobile homes | 2.8% | 6.2% | -3.4 points | 47 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, renter households | 47.1% | 43.8% | +3.2 points | 26 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, median home value | $220,300 | $221,100 | -$800 | 70 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,174 | $1,168 | +$6 | 76 of 108 |
| Temple, TX, people per household | 2.61 | 2.67 | -0.06 | 66 of 108 |
Analyst note on Temple
Temple, TX counts 86,358 residents in 32,488 households, on 72.9 square miles. Household income in Temple, TX is $64,945; 17,199 of its 32,488 households own. 26,095 of the 32,488 occupied homes in Temple, TX heat with electricity.
Temple, TX has 35,228 housing units, 2,740 of them vacant or seasonal. Temple, TX ranks 17 of 108 Texas cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (80%). Temple, TX ranks 26 of 108 Texas cities for the share of renter households (47%).
Temple, TX ranks 33 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest median rent ($1,174 a month).
ZIP codes in Temple
| ZIP area touching Temple, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Temple | Share of Temple's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 76502 (Temple, TX) | 55.3% | 45.3% |
| 76504 (Temple, TX) | 65.3% | 28.3% |
| 76501 (Temple, TX) | 12.7% | 21.1% |
| 76513 (Temple, TX) | 2.8% | 4.2% |
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Questions on Temple
Temple: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Temple, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Bell County lists 4 utilities.
Temple: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Temple, TX: rank 43 of 108 by its 86,358 residents, rank 72 of 108 by $64,945 median income.
Temple: how many homes heat with electricity?
Temple, TX: 26,095 of 32,488 occupied homes, 80.3%; Bell County 86.8%.
Temple: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 3.0% of the $64,945 median income in Temple, TX.
Temple: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Temple, TX may be closed.
Temple: damaging storms reported nearby?
41 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Temple, TX, 2015 to 2025, 47.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Temple?
Temple, TX: median home built 1990; 12,871 of 35,228 homes (36.5%) predate 1980, 23,045 are detached and 7,024 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Temple, TX households have no car?
2,419 households; 18,902 have two or more.
How many Temple, TX renters struggle with rent?
7,270 of 14,161 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Temple, TX earn under $35,000?
8,798 of 32,488, against 4,152 at $150,000 or more.