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Levelland.
About
Life in Levelland
Levelland is a community of 12,565 people in Texas. The median household income is $58,000, median rent runs about $846 per month, and median home values are around $140,400. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Levelland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Foreign-Born
9.9%
Broadband Internet
85.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Levelland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Levelland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (98.9%), and 27.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.2%
of households
Married Couples
52.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
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 40% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Levelland
In Levelland, rent runs 40% below the TX average, and home values are 51% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,123
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $142,867 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Levelland
Unemployment in Hockley County, which includes Levelland, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Levelland: Hockley County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hockley County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Levelland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.3 min avg
How Levelland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Levelland, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
Small hub570k 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% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Levelland runs 15% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
377.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
794.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Levelland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 31 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
51.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hockley County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hockley County, which includes Levelland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 31 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35.0M |
| 2023 | 20 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 23 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 29 | Drought | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 18 | High Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 17 | Drought | $6,300 |
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.
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hockley County, county-wide
Air Quality24 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lubbock County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 31 miles from Levelland) is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
24
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
22
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Lubbock County, TX (31 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Levelland has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.3"
Annual Snowfall
6.2"
Hot Days/Year
87
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 25°F | 0.66" |
| Feb | 59°F | 28°F | 0.60" |
| Mar | 67°F | 35°F | 1.12" |
| Apr | 75°F | 43°F | 1.00" |
| May | 84°F | 53°F | 2.40" |
| Jun | 91°F | 63°F | 2.67" |
| Jul | 92°F | 66°F | 2.06" |
| Aug | 91°F | 64°F | 2.29" |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 2.29" |
| Oct | 75°F | 45°F | 1.53" |
| Nov | 63°F | 34°F | 0.87" |
| Dec | 54°F | 27°F | 0.78" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Levelland
Levelland has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
20.1%
of residents
Covenant Hospital Levelland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Levelland
Levelland's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Levelland
Public · 2-year · 6,005 students · in-state tuition $2,733 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,226 (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 & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Levelland
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Levelland
Hockley County Memorial Library
811 Austin St, Levelland
Cities Near Levelland
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Levelland FAQ
Is Levelland, Texas affordable?⌄
Levelland's median rent is $846/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,000/year. Median home value is $140,400.
Is Levelland, Texas safe?⌄
Levelland's violent crime rate was 377 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 795 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Levelland, Texas?⌄
Hockley County, which includes Levelland, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Levelland, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Levelland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $846/month and median household income is $58,000/year. The median home value is $140,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Levelland, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Levelland is 21 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