City safety & data profile

LevellandTX

Levelland, TX is a 14K-resident city in Hockley County with a median household income of $58,000.

Hockley County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Levelland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Levelland has a population larger than 23% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $140,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 77%
By size
$58,000
Median income
$140,400
Median home
15.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Levelland

Levelland posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Levelland area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Levelland

Where Levelland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,000 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Levelland, TX beyond the headline numbers

Levelland sits inside Hockley County, Texas, at roughly 33.59°N, -102.38°W. Population 13,914, $58,000 median household income. Median home value $140,400, median rent $846. Poverty rate 15.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Levelland's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.4%, then obesity at 37.1%. 1 hospital in/around Levelland, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Levelland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,914
Levelland
Median Income
$58,000
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$140,400
-38% vs avg
Median Age
35.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hockley County) - Levelland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
21K-8%
Median Income
$63,140+25%
Median Home Value
$127,000+60%
Poverty Rate
13.1%-17%
Unemployment
4.7%-31%

Economics

Economics indicators for Levelland, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$846/mo
Poverty Rate
15.5% +9% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%
Work From Home 4.3%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 53.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.4%
Obesity
37.1%
High Blood Pressure
36.2%
Physical Inactivity
35%
Lack of Health Insurance
26.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Diabetes
15.3%
Current Smoking
15%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48%
Annual Checkup 73.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Levelland, TX? ▼
Levelland, TX has a population of 13,914 people, located in Hockley County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Levelland? ▼
The median household income in Levelland, TX is $58,000 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
What is the median home value in Levelland? ▼
The median home value in Levelland, TX is $140,400. Median rent is $846/month.
What are the top health concerns in Levelland? ▼
The top health indicators in Levelland include Short Sleep Duration (41.4%), Obesity (37.1%), High Blood Pressure (36.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Levelland? ▼
Levelland has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Levelland? ▼
The median age in Levelland, TX is 35.1 years. 16.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Levelland, TX is located in Hockley County, Texas. With a population of 14K and a $58,000 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Levelland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Levelland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hockley County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.