Colorado City, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,973 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,173 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mitchell County
1
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mitchell County
4
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 43
Feb 1 0 47
Mar 1 0 55
Apr 1 0 64
May 2 0 72
Jun 3 0 79
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 1 1 53
Dec 1 1 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 83, TX
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Schools

Wallace Accelerated Hs
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Colorado El and Middle
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Colorado Hs
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Western Texas College
20 miles, N • 1.9 star
Howard College
36 miles, W • 1.4 star
McMurry University
65 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Mitchell County Hospital District
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
27 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
69 miles, E • 1 star
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