Holland, Texas, 2022
Holland’s story
147 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1879Holland is settled
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,188
2025 Census estimate · +10.3% since 2020
Typical home
$336K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
294
A commuter town
Is Holland a good place to live?
Holland’s best subject grades are an A for schools and an A− for cost of living; its weakest is a C for incomes. On hazard risk, just 64 of Texas’ 1,000 towns do better. 31% of residents are under 18 in Holland, where Texas’ towns sit at 26% and U.S. towns at 22%. Holland has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Holland stand out
Where Holland beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
HOLLAND ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Holland El | PK–5 | 316 |
| Holland Middle | 6–8 | 147 |
| Holland H S | 9–12 | 183 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Typical home value
Holland$336K
Texas$296K
Cost of livingA−
4.8 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 83% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Small town
1,188 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Holland grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Holland is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 13% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →Jobs & income$63K median household incomeCOpen →HealthBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple 13.3 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.2 of 20; 9.7% of households have no car; 3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trailsC−Open →History1 notable person born hereC+Open →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 97° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.4–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Holland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Holland, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Holland water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBell County Early Voting ClerkBell County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2022
ZIP code7653476534 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Holland.
SchoolsA
Holland’s public schools outperform 90% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Holland ISD. Its three schools are below.
90%of TX districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 316 | A− |
| Holland H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 183 | A− |
| Holland MiddleTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 147 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Holland, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities. Since 2000, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Holland.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
paid flood claims since 2000
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
With 0.7 jobs for every working resident, most of Holland’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Holland for work: only 5% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Holland, against 12% in Texas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Holland has added 201 jobs, to 294 in 2023.
5%work in town
| Holland | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Holland5%
Temple26%
Austin10%
Belton6%
Rogers4%
19 mi
median commute distance
294
jobs based in Holland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 40% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
Residents of Holland are less healthy than 69% of U.S. towns
Holland beats the Texas average on 7 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 42% of adults have obesity in Holland.
31%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Holland | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 74% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Texas
7 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Holland | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.8% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| More adults with depression | 26.3% | 21.2% |
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
13.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Holland has mild winters and hot summers
Holland has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Holland is 96°F.
97°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–63°
Spring56–78°
Summer72–95°
Fall56–81°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Texas overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (24% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (25% statewide). Holland has grown 10% since 2020, to 1,188 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
36.4median age · TX 35.6
| Holland | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 14% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 23% | 29% |
HollandTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school37%
Some college23%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.7 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Holland | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.3% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.7% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.3% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.8% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.2% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.1% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.2% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade A−
Holland’s typical home value is about $336K
The typical Holland home is worth about $336,000, down 0.5% in a year, 13% above the Texas typical home.
$336KZillow home value
Typical home value
Holland$336K
Texas$296K
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Holland
Holland's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Holland’s property crime rate is 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Holland | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.5 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.9 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Holland0.9
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Holland3.5
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,060 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Holland City Park | 0.1 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Holland
20pages on Holland
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 90% of TX districts · 3 schoolsSafety0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than TX on 7 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$336K typical home · down 0.5% in a yearWork & commuteC$63K median household income · 294 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 13% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Holland
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Belton12.9 mi$32,020 tuitionTemple CollegeCommunity college · Public · Temple13 mi$3,000 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Holland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Holland for work
Where Holland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
294jobs based in Holland
5%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Holland
City in Texas, United States
Holland is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,075 at the 2020 census. The center of population of Texas is located in Holland. It is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1881
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 525 ft
- ZIP code
- 76534
Questions about Holland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Holland, TX expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.