Colorado County, TX

Living in Colorado County

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 40
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 51
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Schools 24
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Residents

21k Population +473 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$524 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Colorado County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Colorado County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 3 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 62 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 82 5 0
Jul 84 3 0
Aug 85 3 0
Sep 80 4 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 54 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colorado County

Inland Flooding75
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Colorado County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Colorado County, TX

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St Anthony School
7 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Colorado County, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Colorado County, TX

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Rice Medical Center
10 miles, E
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Lavaca Medical Center
28 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Colorado County, TX

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Easterwood Field
69 miles, N
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