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Colorado City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Mitchell County County

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
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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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