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Levelland, TX
City in Hockley County, Texas.
Population
12,466
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,221
ZIP codes
0
Levelland and its ZIP codes
Levelland at a glance
- Levelland is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 233rd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $58,000, 26% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,400 (51% below Texas) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Levelland, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Levelland, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,000
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$140,400
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,574), German Americans (1,167), Irish Americans (509).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hockley County. PPP loans are for Levelland.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,057
8,939 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,293 per person
How people get to work
Levelland, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Levelland, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 25°F
18.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Levelland, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.6%
U.S. 11.1% +15.5 pts
Cities near Levelland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Opdyke WestTown | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| SundownCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| WhitharralCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| SmyerTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WhitefaceTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| RopesvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| MeadowTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| AntonCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| WolfforthCity | 21 mi | 4.9 |
| ShallowaterCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| LittlefieldCity | 24 mi | 6.3 |
| MortonCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| LubbockCity | 27 mi | 143.2 |
| SpadeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| BrownfieldCity | 28 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Levelland, TX in?
- Levelland is in Hockley County, Texas.
- What is the population of Levelland, TX?
- About 12,466 people live in Levelland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Levelland?
- Nearby places include Opdyke West (4.1 mi), Sundown (11 mi), Whitharral (12 mi), Smyer (12 mi), Whiteface (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023