Fort Hood, TX - Nearby Cities

Killeen, TX
Killeen is a city who relies heavily on military personnel and their families for its economic growth. It is located just 7 miles from the Fort Hood military installation and provides a supportive community to those who choose to live here and work nearby. Many housing options are available in both home purchases and homes rentals.

Homes for sale in the area start at $234,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area are also available with units starting at a monthly rate of $625 for a 2 bedroom, 1

Gatesville, TX
Gatesville is known for having the largest spur collection in the world. Thus, it has earned the name "Spur Capital of Texas". It is also home to one of the last full-time drive-in theaters in Texas. Located just 6.9 miles from Fort Hood, military personnel and their families will find Gatesville to be a community of just over 15,000 people and a great place to live and work near the military facility.

Homes for sale in the area start at $129,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rentals in the area are also available starting at a monthly rate of $645 for a 2 bedroom, 1

Belton, TX
Belton is located in the central part of Texas about 7 miles from the Fort Hood military installation. The town's inhabitants have prided themselves on their close camaraderie and staunch support of the values they believe in. With the introduction of Fort Hood into the area, the town's economy got a major boost and solidified its thriving small-town, comfortable setting for those looking to become residents.

Homes for sale in the area start at $199,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties are available as well starting at a monthly rate of $650 for a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit. Temporary lodging can be found at local hotels such as the La Quinta Inn and the Comfort Suites for a nightly rate of $84 and up and provides a microwave/refrigerator in each room along with a free breakfast.

Belton is home to several fun family attractions including the Summer Fun Water Park. The 7-acre park features a 40 foot tower with giant waterslides. Offering volleyball, endurance fun over the water, and lots of slide activity, the park is a favorite of families. Chalk Ridge Falls Park is a more scenic alternative with pristine waterfalls cascading down in a wooded setting. Walking paths are plentiful throughout.

Nolanville, TX
Nolanville is a small community with a population of less than 1,500 people. The median age of the residents there is 29 years old. Located just 7 miles from Fort Hood, the town offers residents a peaceful community in which to live while offering a short commute to the military base. Families of military personnel will find the small-town charm an added bonus of living there.

Homes for sale in the area start at $189,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $600 for a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit. Offering temporary lodging to visitors, local hotels such as the Shilo Inn and the Comfort Suites offer room rates starting at $59 and up that include a complimentary breakfast and free wireless internet.

Nolanville offers access to many tourist attractions including the Bell County Museum which offers visitors a look back into the historic time between the 1850s and 1950s. The Mayborn Planetarium is also in nearby Killeen offering laser light shows, planetarium sky shows, and IMAX films.

Copperas Cove, TX
Copperas Cove is a town whose businesses largely support the soldiers and families of the nearby military installation of Fort Hood. The base is only 7 miles from the town of Copperas Cove, and those looking to settle in a supportive community environment will find it here.

Homes for sale in the area start at $169,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and rental homes are also available starting at a monthly rate of $630 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels such as the Days Inn and Comfort Inn offer nightly rates of $55 and up which include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfast.

Attractions in the Copperas Cove community include the Topsey Exotic Ranch and Drive-Through Safari featuring 50 different types of exotic animals. Many of the species are tame enough to be hand fed by visitors. The park offers a unique opportunity to take photos of animals from the comfort of your vehicle while interacting with them as well.

Temple, TX
Temple was originally built as a railroad town. Today, it is home to the prestigious Scott and White Memorial Hospital which is the largest employer in town. Medical students often spend 4 years of their training in this medical center community. Located just 7 miles from Fort Hood military installation, the town is a convenient place for those military personnel looking to live closer to where they work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $144,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rental homes and apartments are also available, and monthly rates run approximately $709 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 900-square-foot unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging to visitors. Accommodations such as the Hilton Garden Inn and the Comfort Suites offer nightly rates of $103 and up.

Temple is home to several diverse museums including the Railroad and Heritage Museum which is housed in a restored 1910 Santa Fe Depot. The museum has exhibits highlighting railroad history and even has telegraph rooms for listening to train communications. In addition, the town houses the Bell County Museum which offers visitors a glimpse into the establishment of Fort Hood and the region's heritage since the 1850s.