At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$31,989 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
Zillow: $186,070
Median Rent
$748/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18.5% smoking rate
How Colmesneil Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colmesneil's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colmesneil a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colmesneil residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,989. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colmesneil is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,070. Median rent is $748/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
18.4% of adults in Colmesneil hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colmesneil has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population697
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$31,989
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$683M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$748
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$186,070
Housing Units324
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.4 in/yr
Elevation275 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Colmesneil was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.