Lake Colorado City is a small town of 903 in Texas, with a median household income of $65,000
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Lake Colorado City stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Colorado City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Colorado City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lake Colorado City metro area.
Metric
Lake Colorado City, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Colorado City's violent crime rate is 105.3 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.3 /100k
Property Crime
444.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Colorado City is served primarily by COLORADO ISD.
Metric
Lake Colorado City, TX
National Avg
School District
COLORADO ISD
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Colorado City sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 96.7°F in July,
with 22.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Lake Colorado City has a median home value of $90,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $65,000.
Lake Colorado City's violent crime rate is 105.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 444.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Colorado City are operated by COLORADO ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Colorado City, TX has a population of 903, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Colorado City averages 57.9°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.0 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Colorado City, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79512.
The population of Lake Colorado City, Texas is 903 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Colorado City: median home $90,200, median household income $65,000, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Colorado City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.