At a Glance
Median Income
$63,173
$31,924 per capita
Home Value
$197,000
Zillow: $284,539
Median Rent
$867/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
2,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Lampasas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lampasas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lampasas a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lampasas residents earn a median household income of $63,173 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,924. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lampasas is $197,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,539. Median rent is $867/month, with 32.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Lampasas reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,554/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Lampasas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lampasas has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population7,506
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,016/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,173
Per Capita$31,924
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$766M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,000
Rent$867
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$284,539
Housing Units3,074
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property2,554/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary248/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,029 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lampasas was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.