Colmesneil is a small town of 728 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,250
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Colmesneil stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Colmesneil is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Colmesneil city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.1
Colmesneil's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Colmesneil costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Colmesneil, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$805
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Colmesneil's violent crime rate is 115.4 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
115.4 /100k
Property Crime
724.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Colmesneil is served primarily by COLMESNEIL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Colmesneil, TX
National Avg
School District
COLMESNEIL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Colmesneil sees average highs of 59.6°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 55.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Colmesneil's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Colmesneil roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,800 and median rent is $805/month.
Colmesneil's violent crime rate is 115.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 724.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Colmesneil are operated by COLMESNEIL ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Colmesneil, TX has a population of 728, a median household income of $47,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Colmesneil averages 59.6°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.4 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Colmesneil, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75938.
The population of Colmesneil, Texas is 728 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Colmesneil: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $106,800, median household income $47,250, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colmesneil side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.