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Colorado City, TX

Texas · Mitchell County

Colorado City is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,973. Residents earn $48,173 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,973 Population 745/sq mi density
$48,173 Median Income $23,883 per capita
$61,100 Home Value $98,176 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
339 Violent Crime/100K 3,393 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,173 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,100 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K (11% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $48,173
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $61,100
78% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 339/100K
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $718
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.0%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Colorado City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,973
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density745/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 71%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,173
Per Capita$23,883
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$468M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,100
Rent$718
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$98,176
Housing Units1,808
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent339/100K
Property3,393/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault287/100K
Burglary1,044/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Uninsured24.4%
Smoking16.6%
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.70

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.7%
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Is Colorado City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Colorado City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Colorado City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Colorado City is $48,173, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Colorado City is $61,100, 78% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Colorado City is below the national average at 339 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,393 per 100,000, 73% above the national average.

Education

18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Colorado City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 328 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Colorado City has a population of 3,973 with a density of 745 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age is 31.9 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.2% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (70.7%), with 5.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 75.7% of residents, while 24.3% speak Spanish. 5.0% of the population are veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 75.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,973
Total Population
745
People / sq mi
31.9yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Colorado City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.7%
4% below US avg
Spanish 24.3%
81% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Colorado City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colorado City is $48,173, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,883 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,116, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 180 business establishments, including 19 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Colorado City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,173
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,883
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
IRS Avg AGI$71,449
Gini Index0.464 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)180
County GDP$468M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare5
Retail25
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,600
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate9.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Colorado City is $61,100, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $98,176, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $718 (38% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $917 for a one-bedroom to $1,147 for a two-bedroom apartment. 74.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,808 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1952. The average annual property tax is $5,600 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,100
78% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$98,176

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$718
38% below US avg
Rent Burden31.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$892
1 Bedroom$917
2 Bedrooms$1,147
3 Bedrooms$1,375
4 Bedrooms$1,688

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.3%
Owner-Occupied74.3%
Renter-Occupied25.7%
Housing Units1,808
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,600
60% above US avg
Effective Rate9.17%
In Colorado City, 39.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.3% of residents. 34.5% have high blood pressure. 16.6% are current smokers. 17.2% report binge drinking. 33.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.5% experience frequent mental distress. 24.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,814. The dentist ratio is 1:8,943. 61.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Colorado City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
21% above US avg
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD7.1%
Cancer5.9%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.6%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity33.8%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep41.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.1%
Uninsured24.4%
184% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,814
Dentists1:8,943
Checkup Rate71.8%
Dental Visits44.1%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access61.1%
Healthcare Facilities5
Colorado City has a violent crime rate of 339 per 100,000 residents, 11% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 287.1 per 100,000, robbery at 52.2, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,393 per 100,000, 73% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,114, burglary at 1,044, vehicle theft at 235 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 3 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Colorado City receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Colorado City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent339.3/100K
11% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery52.2/100K
Assault287.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,393.4/100K
73% above US avg
Burglary1,044.1/100K
Theft2,114.3/100K
Vehicle Theft234.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
Traffic Accidents42
Avg Accident Severity2.9 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Colorado City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,136 ft (651 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density745/sq mi
Coordinates32.3995°N, 100.8583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.2 / 100
Community Resilience22.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

467 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 45 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 113 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 45 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 100 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 43 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 41 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 44 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 91 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 51 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 44 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 36 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 68 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 67 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 45 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 43 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 118 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 112 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 42 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 102 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 3, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 41 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 82 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 27 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 30 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 35 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 94 km 1
May 24, 1957 EF3 95 km 0
May 3, 2024 EF2 44 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF2 28 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 19, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 96 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GLASS 196,945 91 km
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 62 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 83 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 46 km
2006 COLE 39,436 81 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 46 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 46 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 37 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 70 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 24 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 76 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 59 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 96 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 52 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 25 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 83 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 32 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 47 km
2020 7D2 5,253 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in

Colorado City has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Colorado City is located in Mitchell County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, a smaller urban community. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47% below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 85.3% of the vote, a 71.3-point margin. 84.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 5 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 85.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.3%
D 14%

Winner: Republican by 71.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
Traffic Accidents42
Avg Accident Severity2.9 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
47% below US avg
High School+84.2%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
School Test Score4.70
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density745/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi
CountyMitchell County County

Services

Broadband Access84.7%
Avg Download Speed30.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed2.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed200 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities5
Restaurants19
Retail Stores25

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%
Average costs for common services in Colorado City. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit $340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit $194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit $2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning $126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling $243 ($146–$388)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement $194 ($97–$340)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair $388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install $6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair $971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement $8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested) $14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense $4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation $486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation $2,428 ($971–$4,855)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$243)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$126)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread $3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb) $0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly) $388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter $194 ($97–$388)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$537
Toddler$507
Preschool$494
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$489
Toddler$468
Preschool$463
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Mitchell County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Mining & Oil/Gas 319 10 $88,765 41.75
Retail Trade 174 21 $30,245 0.86
Real Estate 152 11 $86,540 4.85
Agriculture & Forestry 57 20 $30,431 3.49
Finance & Insurance 30 5 $52,490 0.37
Transportation & Warehousing 29 7 $69,142 0.34
Other Services 22 9 $31,981 0.36
Information & Technology 8 3 $87,645 0.21
Unclassified 5 1 $15,361 1.78

Hospitals in Colorado City

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Critical Access Hospitals Yes (325) 728-3431

Schools in Colorado City

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COLORADO EL AND MIDDLE Elementary 708 45 15.7:1
COLORADO H S High 227 19 11.9:1
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Radio Stations near Colorado City

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

National Parks Near Colorado City

3 national parks and monuments found near Colorado City.

ParkTypeFee
Abilene State Park State Park Free
Lake Colorado City State Park State Park Free
San Angelo State Park State Park Free

Museums in Colorado City

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HEART OF WEST TEXAS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3257288285

Libraries in Colorado City

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MITCHELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY340 OAK ST0.062,547

Hotels in Colorado City

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus
Quality Inn & Suites
Studio 6

Restaurants in Colorado City

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bama's House
Mary's Cafe
Mi Ranchito
Santiago's Restaurant

Cinemas in Colorado City

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace Theater

Veterinaries in Colorado City

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mitchell County Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Colorado City

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alon
Chevron
Sunoco
Sunoco
Sunoco
Valero
Valero

Banks in Colorado City

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City National Bank
FirstBank & Trust

Nursing Homes in Colorado City

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
MITCHELL COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1941 CHESTNUT ST
Government - Hospital district 110 72 2/5 3/5 1/5 3257285247

Pharmacies in Colorado City

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CITY DISCOUNT DRUG LLP 445 HICKORY ST 325-728-8030
MEDICINE PLACE INC 2205 HICKORY ST 325-728-3489
PERKINS APOTH AND MERCANTILE 501 WALNUT ST 325-728-3484

EV Charging Stations in Colorado City

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Best Western Plus Lonestar Inn & Suites2304 TX-208Non-Networked1J1772public
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham - Colorado City880 I-20UNIVERSAL2J1772public

Cell Towers in Colorado City

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(Ira Site) 13289 Hwy 350GTOWER149
(Hermleigh) 9913 FM 644GTOWER138
0.5 miles N of Colorado City (Colorado City site)TOWER94
2698 COUNTY ROAD 305 (88789)MTOWER48
2698 COUNTY ROAD 305 (88789)MTOWER48
2698 COUNTY ROAD 305 (88789)MTOWER48
2698 COUNTY ROAD 305 (88789)MTOWER48

Fire Stations in Colorado City

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Colorado City Fire Department620 E 11TH STMostly volunteer325-728-5252

Power Plants Near Colorado City

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
HORSESHOE BENDSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-100.9L
MORGAN CREEKCONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL; NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUST221112-100.9OP

Bridges in Colorado City

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete19624518,516F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196216510,889F
SlabConcrete continuous196211410,889G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete196220010,889F
SlabConcrete continuous196211410,843G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete196220010,843F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196215510,527F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196216510,527F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19625809,873F
SlabConcrete continuous19621149,873F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19625809,750F
SlabConcrete continuous19621149,750G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19621559,750F
SlabConcrete continuous19581146,810F
SlabConcrete continuous19581146,810F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19523923,240F
CulvertConcrete1934523,164F
Tee BeamConcrete19241322,578F
CulvertConcrete1934271,889G
Tee BeamConcrete19401501,865F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete19833601,690G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete19682091,559F
Tee BeamConcrete1928621,330F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19624001,120F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19414901,088F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete1959192836F
CulvertConcrete196233820G
SlabConcrete1927109677F
SlabConcrete continuous194880612G
CulvertConcrete194823612F
CulvertConcrete194821612F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2007295567G
CulvertConcrete196232490F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1962400480F
Tee BeamConcrete195530371F
CulvertConcrete196622190G
CulvertConcrete198243180F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1956408162G
CulvertConcrete196323126F
CulvertConcrete196352126F
CulvertConcrete196335100F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1999171100F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201550100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous194635100P
CulvertConcrete196622100G
OtherPrestressed concrete20096530G

Correctional Facilities in Colorado City

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
WALLACE UNIT1675 S FM 3525STATE1,1211,448OPEN
WARE TRANSFER FACILITY1681 S FM 3525STATE508CLOSED
MITCHELL COUNTY JAIL329 PINE STCOUNTY6799OPEN

Airports Near Colorado City

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avenger FieldSWWSmall Airport
Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle AirportHCASmall Airport
Bodine AirportSmall Airport
Bruton Aerial Spraying AirportSmall Airport
Chadbourne Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Colorado City AirportSmall Airport
Concho Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Covered S Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Edwards Lucian Wells Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Fisher County AirportSmall Airport
Flying W AirportSmall Airport
Garden City AirportSmall Airport
Gesin Ranches AirportSmall Airport
Glass Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Hamlin AirportSmall Airport
Johnson Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Killion Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Landers Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Mc Entire's Lazy V Ranch AirportSmall Airport
McCrea AirportSmall Airport
McEntire Ranch AirportSmall Airport
PL Fuller Rough Creek Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rafter P AirportSmall Airport
Robert Lee AirportSmall Airport
Roy Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Scott AirfieldSmall Airport
Second F AirportSmall Airport
Tres Amigos AirportSmall Airport
V and J Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Wildcat AirportSmall Airport
Winston FieldSNKSmall Airport
WWD Farms AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Colorado City

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Colorado City Police Department201 West 3rd Street

Grocery Stores in Colorado City

10 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7-Eleven Inc. 42528Convenience Store2272 County Road 139
Allsups 102386Convenience Store947 E Interstate 20
DK 046Convenience Store395 E 2nd St
DK 13Convenience Store545 Hickory St
DOLLAR GENERAL 1511Other2005 Hickory St
Family Dollar 3371Other402 Hickory St
Gas N GrubConvenience Store2001 S Hwy 208
Kent Kwik 410Convenience Store100 E Interstate 20
Lowes 47Grocery Store405 Hickory St
Stripes 42479Convenience Store101 E Interstate 20

Post Offices in Colorado City

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Colorado City Post Office116 West 3rd Street

Treatment Centers in Colorado City

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
West Texas Centers - Mitchell CountyBoth432-263-0007

DOL Wage Violations in Colorado City

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $8,937 in back wages owed to 30 employees.

3
Violations
$8,937
Back Wages Owed
30
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
RED ROCK OILFIELD SERVICES, LLC [OSHA] 79512 Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations 1 $5,143 $206 25
Fuller Foods 79512 1 $3,484 $1,161 3
GB Electrical 79512 1 $310 $155 2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colorado City

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH1357 FM 2836
CHRISTIAN TEMPLE INCORPORATED1927 HICKORY ST
DAYS OF GRACE KIDS CARE INC1111 E 9TH ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD830 E 17TH ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCHPO BOX 555
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF COLORADO CITY TEXAS FOUNDATION INC333 CHESTNUT ST
SOLID ROCK OUTREACH MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 4
ST ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH-COLORADO CITY2005 WALNUT ST
ST JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH COLORADOCITYPO BOX 106
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE2005 WALNUT ST
WALKING WITH FAITH MINISTRY INC5178 LCR 258

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Historic Markers
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado City

What is the population of Colorado City?

Colorado City has a population of 3,973 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 745 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

Is Colorado City expensive to live in?

Colorado City has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $48,173, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $61,100 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Colorado City safe?

Colorado City is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 339 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,393 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Colorado City receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Colorado City?

Colorado City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Colorado City?

The unemployment rate in Colorado City is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,116. There are 180 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 2.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Colorado City?

The median home value in Colorado City is $61,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $98,176. For renters, the median monthly rent is $718. Fair market rent is $917 for a 1-bedroom and $1,147 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 74.3%. The average annual property tax is $5,600.

How are the schools in Colorado City?

Schools in Colorado City have an average test score of 4.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 18.0% of adults in Colorado City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Colorado City?

The obesity rate in Colorado City is 39.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.6% of adults are smokers. 33.8% are physically inactive. 23.3% of residents report depression. 24.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 61.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,814.

What is transportation like in Colorado City?

The average commute in Colorado City is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Colorado City?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado City is 70.7% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino. 75.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 24.3% speak Spanish. 5.0% of the population are military veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 75.1% have health insurance coverage.

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