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Why visit Colorado City
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Palace Theater, Scott-Majors House and Ruddick Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Colorado City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Colorado City
Colorado City ( kahl-uh-RAY-dō) is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,991 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Colorado City, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks21
Scott-Majors House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes10
Santiago's Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
989 East Interstate 20, Colorado City
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
150 East Interstate 20, Colorado City
Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-22:00
Peace, Love & Nutrition
Fast food · Juice · 0.9 mi
873 East Interstate 20, Colorado City
History
Colorado City originated as a ranger camp in 1877. It grew into a cattlemen's center and has been called "the Mother City of West Texas". The town acquired a railway station and post office in 1881 and was named the county seat. In the early 1880s, it was a center for cattle shipment, with herds driven to Colorado City and loaded onto trains for shipment to the eastern markets. Its population was estimated at 6,000 in 1884–1885, but dropped to 2,500 by 1890 after a drought, and dropped further with the growth of nearby San Angelo.
The first school was conducted in a dugout in 1881 and moved to a building the next year. During the late 19th and 20th centuries, economic activity centered successively on salt mining, then farming, then oil production. By 1910, the town had a new public school, a waterworks, and an electric plant. A city hall was built by 1926.
An oil refinery began operation in 1924 and closed in 1969. Other industries included a meat-packing operation and a mobile home factory.
From the History section of Colorado City, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Lone Wolf Creek RV Village
Campground · 1.1 mi
1591 State Highway 208, Colorado City
Churches and places of worship7
Colorado City Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
2239 North Austin Street, Colorado City
First Baptist Church Colorado City
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
301 Chestnut Street, Colorado City
St. Ann Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
2005 Walnut Street, Colorado City
St. James Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
804 East 5th Street, Colorado City
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Colorado Elementary and Middle School
School · 0.5 mi
1244 East 10th Street, Colorado City
Healthcare2
The Medicine Place
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2250 Chestnut Street, Colorado City
Map of Colorado City
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 28°F | 0.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 31°F | 1.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 40°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 59°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 67°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 71°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 69°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 38°F | 1.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 29°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Colorado City (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mitchell County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2011-02-28: Mitchell Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Winston Field (SNK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Lake Colorado City 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Loraine 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Hermleigh 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Roscoe 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Snyder 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Sweetwater 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Coahoma 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Sand Springs 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Big Spring 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Bronte 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Colorado City, TX, Opera House IMG 4536, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Hall in Colorado City, TX IMG 4534, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado City, TX City Limits (14323806079), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Scott majors house 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Ictidomys parvidens 73557493, henrya, CC0
- Mitchell county courthouse 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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