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About
Life in Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove offers an affordable, growing community in Central Texas where you'll find median home values around $181,000 and reasonable rents near $1,043 monthly. The city's economy revolves around Fort Hood, which shapes both job availability and the character of the community—you'll notice a younger median age of 32.7 years and many military-connected families. The suburban layout means you're driving for most errands, with a 28-minute average commute, though Interstate 14 and US Highway 190 connect you to larger metros like Waco and Austin within reasonable distances.
Copperas Cove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
+9.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Copperas Cove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Copperas Cove, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (21.4%), and 10.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Copperas Cove
In Copperas Cove, rent runs 26% below the TX average, and home values are 36% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,025
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $224,896 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Copperas Cove
Unemployment in Copperas Cove is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Copperas Cove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.4 min avg
How Copperas Cove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Copperas Cove, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK)
Regional airport · few flights113k passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Copperas Cove runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
279.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,171.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Copperas Cove Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
63.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Coryell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Coryell County, which includes Copperas Cove, the most common type is drought, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Cold/Wind Chill | $92,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Heat | $24,000 |
| 2023 | 35 | Drought | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 22 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Drought | $1.8M |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Heat | $511,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Drought | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Coryell County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bell County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Copperas Cove) is typically good — 241 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
241
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bell County, TX (26 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Copperas Cove has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
31
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 2.45" |
| Feb | 63°F | 40°F | 2.16" |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 3.27" |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 2.15" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 92°F | 70°F | 3.21" |
| Jul | 96°F | 72°F | 2.74" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 1.64" |
| Sep | 90°F | 67°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 80°F | 56°F | 3.42" |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 2.72" |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 2.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Copperas Cove
Uninsured
13.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Copperas Cove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Central Texas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Killeen
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.1 mi away · Harker Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Copperas Cove
Public · 2-year · 6,247 students · in-state tuition $3,750 · 17% graduate · median earnings $46,742 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,750 students · in-state tuition $7,383 · 64% graduate · median earnings $55,645 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
55 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
73 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove Public Library
501 S Main St, Copperas Cove
Cities Near Copperas Cove
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Copperas Cove FAQ
Is Copperas Cove, Texas affordable?⌄
Copperas Cove's median rent is $1,043/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,225/year. Median home value is $180,500.
Is Copperas Cove, Texas safe?⌄
Copperas Cove's violent crime rate was 280 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1171 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Copperas Cove, Texas?⌄
Copperas Cove has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Copperas Cove, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Copperas Cove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,043/month and median household income is $71,225/year. The median home value is $180,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Copperas Cove, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Copperas Cove is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from