The Town FilesColorado City, Texas
City in Mitchell County · population 3,991 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $69,500
- Household income
- $53,448
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 34.8
Colorado City is a city of 3,991 people in Mitchell County, Texas. The median home is worth $69,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Texas towns.
How Colorado City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Colorado City is worth $69,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $53,448, which is more affordable than 96% of Texas towns. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Colorado City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $69,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $53,448 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Colorado City
| People | Colorado City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Colorado City
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 28.2°F. About 22.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colorado City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 27, 1982 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 16, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 119 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 11, 1999.
Severe weather in Mitchell County since 1996
Mitchell County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| July 1, 2011 | Fire | DR-1999: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Mitchell County
Mitchell County had 2,020 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,026 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Colorado City itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Public schools in Colorado City
3 public schools with 947 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO EL AND MIDDLE | PK-8 | 698 | 15.5 |
| COLORADO H S | 9-12 | 233 | 12.3 |
| WALLACE ACCELERATED H S | 9-12 | 16 | — |
Towns near Colorado City
- Snyder, TX21.9 mi · 11,438 people · home $104,000
- Sweetwater, TX26.7 mi · 10,622 people · home $80,800
Colorado City questions
Is Colorado City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Colorado City scores better for retirees than 42% of Texas towns and quieter than 61%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Colorado City?
The median owner-occupied home in Colorado City is valued at $69,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,448, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Colorado City?
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 28.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Colorado City get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colorado City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 27, 1982. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)