Lake Colorado City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Mitchell County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,001 Population 129/sq mi density
$54,286 Median Income $35,898 per capita
$53,300 Home Value $98,176 Zillow
$435 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,286 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,300 home value, $435/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Colorado City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,286
28% below
$35,898 per capita
Home Value
$53,300
81% below
Zillow: $98,176
Median Rent
$435/mo
63% below
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Lake Colorado City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Colorado City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
19%
Rent
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Colorado City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Colorado City residents earn a median household income of $54,286 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,898. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Colorado City is $53,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,176. Median rent is $435/month, with 12.9% 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 1969.

Education

11.5% of adults in Lake Colorado City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Colorado City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,001
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,286
Per Capita$35,898
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,300
Rent$435
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$98,176
Housing Units725
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation2,076 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Colorado City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.