Lampasas is a small town of 7,377 in Texas, with a median household income of $57,270
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lampasas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lampasas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lampasas 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: 91.8
Lampasas's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lampasas costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lampasas, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$174,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$832
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,270
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lampasas's violent crime rate is 397.8 per 100,000 residents
— 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
397.8 /100k
Property Crime
2983.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lampasas is served primarily by LAMPASAS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lampasas, TX
National Avg
School District
LAMPASAS ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lampasas sees average highs of 59.9°F in January
and 95.8°F in July,
with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
Lampasas's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lampasas roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $174,800 and median rent is $832/month.
Lampasas's violent crime rate is 397.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2983.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lampasas are operated by LAMPASAS ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lampasas, TX has a population of 7,377, a median household income of $57,270, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Lampasas averages 59.9°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lampasas, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76550.
The population of Lampasas, Texas is 7,377 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lampasas: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $174,800, median household income $57,270, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lampasas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
