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Living in
Heartland.
Heartland is an unincorporated community in Kaufman County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Heartland
Heartland is a community of 11,019 people in Texas. The median household income is $92,996, median rent runs about $2,313 per month, and median home values are around $322,000. Unemployment is low at 4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Heartland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
13.4%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Median household income
Demographics13.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Heartland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Heartland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.0%), and 22.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.4%
of residents
65 and Older
3.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
60.2%
anyone under 18
Married Couples
60.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.93
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 66% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Heartland
In Heartland, rent runs 66% above the TX average, and home values are 13% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
78.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
40.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,601
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2015
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Heartland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Kaufman County, which includes Heartland, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Heartland: Kaufman County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kaufman County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Heartland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute40 min avg
How Heartland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Heartland, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 35% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, which covers Heartland, runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
96.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
276.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Kaufman County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kaufman County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kaufman County, which includes Heartland, the most common type is heat, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Heat | $87,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Heat | $2.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Excessive Heat | $765,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | $916,500 |
| 2021 | 17 | Heat | $2.9M |
| 2020 | 16 | Drought | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Heat | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 6 | 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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kaufman County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kaufman County, which includes Heartland, is typically good — 241 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
241
per year
Moderate Days
122
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kaufman County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Heartland 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°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
35
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
64
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 2.62" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 69°F | 47°F | 3.69" |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 3.06" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.72" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.40" |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 2.00" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.30" |
| Sep | 90°F | 67°F | 2.74" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.54" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 3.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Heartland
Uninsured
17.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Heartland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Sunnyvale
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Kaufman
Dallas Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Mesquite
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.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Heartland
Heartland's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Heartland (within 15 miles)
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
14.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,640 · 73% graduate · median earnings $43,899 (10 yrs after entry)
Southwestern Christian College
10.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 110 students · in-state tuition $14,638 · 64% graduate · median earnings $34,276 (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, 86 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Heartland
Heartland has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (86 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayCities Near Heartland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Heartland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Heartland FAQ
Is Heartland, Texas affordable?⌄
Heartland's median rent is $2,333/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $92,996/year. Median home value is $322,000.
Is Heartland, Texas safe?⌄
Heartland is policed by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 96 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 277 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Heartland, Texas?⌄
Kaufman County, which includes Heartland, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Heartland, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Heartland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,333/month and median household income is $92,996/year. The median home value is $322,000. About 78% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Heartland, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Heartland is 40 minutes, which is significantly longer than 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